A florist has highlighted five plants you can easily grow in your garden, no matter how much experience you have as a gardener – without having your flowers die

These beginner-friendly plants could completely transform your garden, no matter how much experience you have. For newcomers, embarking on gardening as a new hobby can initially seem overwhelming. There are countless varieties of plants to grow, and understanding everything from the type of soil in your flower beds to the amount of sunlight your garden receives is crucial.

Each plant has unique needs, with some being very specific about their sunlight requirements, preferred soil type, and watering frequency. This can be daunting for novice gardeners, often leading to the belief that any plant they attempt to grow will be challenging to maintain.

However, not all plants are difficult to care for. Certain flowers are ideal for beginners due to their ease of growth and lack of need for prior gardening experience.

A recent TikTok video by a florist named April showcased five flowers that anyone, regardless of gardening experience, can start growing.

1. Cosmos

The first flower on April’s list was cosmos, a tall plant boasting bright, daisy-like blooms. The Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) states that cosmos can thrive in most ordinary garden soils that aren’t excessively wet or dry, although they prefer maximum sunlight.

They’re also straightforward to grow from seed, meaning you can sow them directly into your flowerbeds without worrying about correctly transplanting a store-bought plant into the soil.

April stated: “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, commonly known as buttercups, might be an ideal choice for those considering adding a flourish to their garden borders and containers. Though some buttercups are considered weeds, many cultivars provide great value in the garden.

April suggests planting these flowers in the autumn for a vibrant spring display and notes they are “easy to grow”. The RHS also commends ranunculus for being “undemanding” and highlights their popularity in “cottage gardens” and “informal meadow plantings”.

3. Zinnia

If a splash of colour is your goal for the upcoming summer, April advises getting zinnia seeds into the ground quickly in late spring. Zinnias, which the RHS claims “love sunshine and warmth”, should be grown in sunny locations to prevent dampness.

Their large, vivid blooms make for perfect bouquet additions and entice pollinators like bees.

4. Dahlia

According to the RHS, dahlias are “moderately easy to grow”, with tubers best planted around late April. These plants typically bloom in summer, presenting bold and bright petals that catch the eye.

However, the plants hail from Central America and Mexico, rendering them quite sensitive to the chillier climes in the UK. These perennial plants can endure for numerous years, but they demand safeguarding from freezing temperatures throughout the winter.

5. Sweet pea

The final flower mentioned on April’s list was sweet pea, a climbing bloom that can be cultivated from seed. Considering its tendency to climb, sweet peas require support structures to grow properly and flourish optimally in full sunlight or semi-shaded areas.

April remarked: “They have the most incredible scent and will provide an abundance of flowers.”

According to the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS), sweet peas blossom in the summer and autumn months, making them an excellent choice for urban and courtyard gardens, patios and containers, as well as cottage and informal gardens, flower borders and beds, and wallsides.

For more information on growing any type of plant, visit the RHS website.