Starting perennials for 2025

[@jenhartman5712]

I grew Maximillian sunflower before & it was really pretty, but it got too big & flopped over into my neighbors’ yards! I’ll pick a better spot next time. It’s easy to divide too :)

[@BushPoppyFarm]

Very good to know! I'll definitely put up support when they are young. You guys have helped me a lot by telling me this!

[@AreYouKittenMeRtNow]

Thats great to know! Mine got ENORMOUS so I need to divide and move it!

[@AlmostOffGridGrandmacre-zs5eu]

Yay for getting back on the horse 😁

[@AlmostOffGridGrandmacre-zs5eu]

That's a great tip about the cinnamon and fungus gnats, thanks 🙂

[@BushPoppyFarm]

You're welcome! I hope it works for you! Gnatrol is the best but it's really expensive and I don't have any on hand.

[@AlmostOffGridGrandmacre-zs5eu]

Ohhh, what do you do with the oranges that have clove pushed into them?

[@BushPoppyFarm]

They eventually go into the compost :)

[@marysustar8537]

Max sunflower is cool.. but mine grew 7 ft tall and reseeds. A fun plant but not the greatest cut flower for me

[@BushPoppyFarm]

So good to know! I'll be sure to rig up support in advance!

[@josanders1428]

What is that you putting on top of the seeds?

[@BushPoppyFarm]

That's vermiculite. I like it because it still allows light in, helps retain a bit of moisture and also really cuts down on dampening off.

[@stephaniesheppard7032]

I’m starting begonia seeds and salvia

[@BushPoppyFarm]

Oooo! Begonias! What a great idea. Where did you get the seed?

[@stephaniesheppard7032]

@ swallowtail seed. I got the bullseye salmon color ones.

[@bernadette1510]

Mums propagate so easily too, just in case you lose some…

[@BushPoppyFarm]

Good point!