Sunflower 'Dwarf Sunny'
Helianthus annuus
- Sprouts in
- 7 to 14 days
- Sow
- About 1/2 inch deep
Grow tip: Move it to the garden or a bigger pot once it's 2 to 3 inches tall.
Your grow guide
You've got this. Let's grow your mini flowers.
Sunflowers, daisies, forget-me-nots and more, from tiny pot to first sprouts. Pick your flower, then follow four short steps.
Which flower is on your kit?
Mixed pack? Each kit's box names the flower.
Day counter
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We'll tell you what to expect each day, so you never wonder if it's working.
Your sunflowers today
Day 1
Watch: planting a mini grow pot, start to finish
Planting day
Plant in four steps
Timeline
What happens, day by day
Set your planting day above and we'll highlight where you are.
- Day 1PlantSoak, fluff, sow and give it a drink. That is it for today.You are here
- Days 2 to 6Quiet daysNothing showing yet is normal. Keep it moist, warm and bright.You are here
- Days 7 to 14First sproutsLook for your first sunflower sprouts.You are here
- Second set of leavesStart feedingWater with plant fertilizer mixed at half strength.You are here
- 2 to 3 inches tallReady to move upMove it to the garden or a bigger pot.You are here
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Where it's headed
Know your plants
Meet your mini garden
Daisy 'Silver Princess'
Chrysanthemum maximum
- Sprouts in
- 14 to 21 days
- Sow
- About 1/8 inch deep
Grow tip: Move it to the garden or a bigger pot once it's 2 to 3 inches tall.
Chinese Forget-Me-Not 'Firmament Blue'
Cynoglossum amabile
- Sprouts in
- 7 to 14 days
- Sow
- About 1/8 inch deep
Grow tip: Move it to the garden or a bigger pot once it's 2 to 3 inches tall.
Mini Rose 'Angel Wings'
Rosa chinensis
- Sprouts in
- 4 to 6 weeks
- Sow
- About 1/4 inch deep
Grow tip: Mini rose seeds sprout best a little cooler, between 60 and 70°F.
English Lavender
Lavandula angustifolia
- Sprouts in
- 2 to 6 weeks
- Sow
- On the surface
Before you sow: Place lavender seeds in a damp paper towel inside a resealable plastic bag. Refrigerate for 2-4 weeks. This process, called cold stratification, mimics the natural growing cycle and can help improve germination. Once complete, your seeds are ready to plant following your kit instructions.
Grow tip: Lavender seeds need light to sprout, so leave them uncovered.
Poppy
Papaver rhoeas
- Sprouts in
- 14 to 30 days
- Sow
- On the surface
Grow tip: Poppy seeds need light to sprout, so leave them uncovered. Take extra care when you move it to a bigger pot.
Purple Coneflower
Echinacea purpurea
- Sprouts in
- 14 to 28 days
- Sow
- About 1/4 inch deep
Grow tip: Move it to the garden or a bigger pot once it's 2 to 3 inches tall.
Cactus Mix
Mammillaria claviformis, Mammillaria formosa, Mammillaria semprevivi, Mammillaria Toluca, Ferocactus wislizeni
- Sprouts in
- 1 to 3 months
- Sow
- About 1/8 inch deep
Grow tip: Cactus seeds sprout best when kept warm, between 70 and 80°F. They take their time, so be patient.
Alpine Strawberry
Fragaria vesca
- Sprouts in
- 4 to 6 weeks
- Sow
- On the surface
Before you sow: Place strawberry seeds in a damp paper towel inside a resealable plastic bag. Refrigerate for 2-4 weeks. This process, called cold stratification, mimics the natural growing cycle and can help improve germination. Once complete, your seeds are ready to plant following your kit instructions.
Grow tip: Strawberry seeds need light to sprout, so leave them uncovered.
At a glance
- Sunflower
- 7 to 14 days
- Daisy
- 14 to 21 days
- Forget-Me-Not
- 7 to 14 days
- Mini Rose
- 4 to 6 weeks
- Lavender
- 2 to 6 weeks
- Poppy
- 14 to 30 days
- Coneflower
- 14 to 28 days
- Cactus
- 1 to 3 months
- Strawberry
- 4 to 6 weeks
Mixed pack? Each kit's box names the flower. Pick it at the top of this guide.
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