8 easy-growing outdoor flowers for beginner gardeners

Don't believe you have a green thumb? Fear not! These stunning and easy-to-grow flowers are sure to boost your confidence in the garden.

With effortless annuals like sunflowers and zinnias that sprout up from seed with ease, and perennials that require minimal maintenance while gracing your garden with their presence year after year, you can't go wrong. Let's not forget about bulbs - they're practically foolproof!

Choose just one of these low-maintenance plants or select an arrangement of these beauties to start your gardening journey. Get ready to witness your brown thumb turn into a green one!

 

Petunias

 

Petunias are great for beginner gardeners because they are low maintenance, easy to grow, and can tolerate various soil types and weather conditions. They also produce a profusion of colorful blooms that continue to bloom throughout the growing season.

Planting Conditions

Petunias require full sun exposure, and well-draining soil, and take about 6-8 weeks to bloom.

 

Zinnias

These colorful and vibrant flowers come in various beautiful shades and are low maintenance. They thrive in sunny areas and can be easily grown in the garden or in containers.

Planting Conditions

Zinnias thrive in full sun exposure and well-draining soil, taking around 6-12 weeks to bloom.

 

Marigolds

Marigolds are an ideal choice for beginners due to their quick and easy growth. They are extremely hardy and can survive in warm and dry conditions, making them a great choice for outdoor gardens.

Planting Conditions

Marigolds prefer full sun exposure and well-draining soil, taking around 6-8 weeks to bloom.

 

Impatiens

Impatiens are low-maintenance, shade-loving flowers that grow quickly and produce a profusion of bright, colorful blossoms throughout the growing season.

Planting Conditions

Impatiens need partial to full shade, moist but well-draining soil, and usually take 8-10 weeks to bloom.

 

Cosmos

Cosmos are easy to grow and maintain and produce beautiful flowers in shades of pink, red, and white. They also attract butterflies and other beneficial insects to your garden, making them a great addition to any outdoor space.

Planting Conditions

Cosmos grow best in full sun exposure and well-draining soil, taking around 7-10 weeks to bloom.

 

Sunflowers

Sunflowers are a great choice for novice gardeners because of their hardiness, short growth period, and low-maintenance nature. They can adapt to a range of soil types and climates, making them quite forgiving, and also come in a variety of visually stunning colors. Additionally, their ability to attract pollinators makes them a valuable addition to any garden.

Planting Conditions

Sunflowers require full sun exposure and well-draining soil, taking around 80-120 days to bloom.

 

Coneflowers

Coneflowers make an excellent choice for new gardeners because of their robust nature, low maintenance requirements, and ability to attract beneficial insects to the garden. As they can thrive in a variety of soil types, this also makes them a forgiving option. They come in many shapes and colors, making them visually appealing, and thanks to their hardiness Coneflowers can survive a wide range of weather conditions including drought.

Planting Conditions

Coneflowers thrive in full sun exposure and well-draining soil, taking around 2-3 months to bloom.

 

Daffodils

Daffodils are a great starting flower for beginner gardeners, particularly because they are hardy, low maintenance, and capable of naturalizing. They also provide annual blooms for years when planted in the fall. These flowers are tolerant of many soil types and weather conditions, and their ability to thrive in the early spring makes them an excellent choice to add a pop of bright color to gardens. Their long-lasting blooms make them an excellent value for gardening novices.

Planting Conditions

Daffodils do best in a cool but sunny location with well-draining soil, blooming in the early spring after about 12-16 weeks of dormancy.