Five flowers any gardener can grow 'easily' with no experience

You could transform your with these beginner-friendly plants.

Getting into as a hobby for the first time can seem daunting. You can grow so many things in your garden, and you'll need to know everything from what type of soil you have in your flower beds to how much sun your outdoor space gets.

Every has different needs, and some are very particular about how much sun they need, what soil they like, and how often they need to be watered. This can be overwhelming for novice gardeners and can leave you feeling as though anything you try to grow will be challenging to keep alive.

But not all plants are nightmares to care for. Some are perfect for beginners because they're easy to grow and don't require any gardening experience.

A recent video posted by a florist named April highlighted five flowers anyone can start growing no matter how much experience you have in the garden.

1. Cosmos

The first flower on April's list was cosmos, a tall plant with bright daisy-like flowers. According to the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS), cosmos can grow in most ordinary garden soils that aren't too wet or too dry, although they do like as much sun as possible.

They're also easy to grow from seed, meaning you can just sow them in your flowerbeds and don't have to worry about correctly transferring a store-bought plant in the soil.

April said: "Cosmos are honestly the easiest flowers to grow from seed. Just scatter on top of soil or pine bark and watch them grow. A cut and come again variety, so the more you cut the more flowers you will get."

2. Ranunculus

Ranunculus is the botanical name for the flowers commonly known as buttercups - but don't let that dissuade you. Many of us think of buttercups as weeds, and while that can be true for some types, many other types can make excellent garden plants for borders and containers.

April says these flowers should be planted later in the year, in the autumn, so that they flower by spring, but they are "easy to grow". The RHS also describes them as "undemanding" and a staple in "cottage gardens" and "informal meadow plantings".

3. Zinnia

If you want to bring colour to your garden in time for summer, consider planting zinnia as soon as possible. April states that it can be grown from seeds sown in the late spring and will flower throughout late summer and autumn.

According to the RHS, zinnias "love sunshine and warmth", so they should be planted somewhere with as much sun as possible and not be exposed to too much damp. The large flowers are excellent for cutting and adding to bouquets, but they are also "very attractive" to pollinating insects such as bees.

4. Dahlia

The RHS states that dahlias are "moderately easy to grow" and should be planted as tubers in late April. The flowers usually appear in the summer, and offer big petals in vibrant colours.

However, the plants are native to Central America and Mexico, so they are often very tender when it comes to the colder weather in the UK. They are perennial plants which can live for many years, but they need protection from freezing temperatures in the winter.

5. Sweet pea

The final flower on April's list was sweet pea, a climbing flower that can be grown from seed. Because they climb, you will need climbing support to allow them to grow correctly, and they thrive best in full sun or partial shade.

April said: "They have the most incredible scent and will provide an abundance of flowers."

The RHS states sweet peas flower in the summer and autumn. They're perfect for city and courtyard garden, patio and container plants, cottage and informal gardens, flower borders and beds, and wall side flowers.

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