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7 fast growing flower seeds for your garden this summer

You'll have a blooming garden in no time!

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Don't worry if you think you've left it too late to have a blossoming garden this summer, as GardenBuildingsDirect.co.uk have rounded up the fastest growing flower seeds that will give your garden the colour it needs in no time at all.

"If you're a new gardener or you simply can't find the time to spend hours pruning and preening your garden, finding flower seeds that grow quickly is essential," their spokesperson said.

"Although, it's important to remember that getting the seeds is only half the job – planting them correctly and making sure they're well cared for is also imperative, so make sure you read the back of the seed packet to see what each individual plant needs to thrive."

Here are the top seven fast growing flower seeds that germinate and bloom conveniently quickly...

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Marigolds

Bold and bright, marigolds will blossom yellow, orange and red in your summer garden. These flowers can often bloom within just eight weeks of sowing. For best results, plant them in full sun and well-draining soil.

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Cornflowers

These beautiful quick-growing blue flowers will inject vibrancy and colour into your garden. Bees also love cornflowers so you'd be helping out the ecosystem too.

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Nigella

Nigella, or Love-in-a-Mist, boast delicate blue petals and are a dainty addition to your garden. They grow in spring and start blooming in early summer.

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Petunias

One of the best things about petunias is they are resistant to pests, so will flourish in your summer garden. The stunning array of colours and delightful fragrance make this quick-growing flower a must.

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Poppies

The fastest growing poppies – California poppies – can grow from seed to flower in only 60 days. Make sure to give your poppies lots of sunlight to help them flourish.

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Sunflowers

The sunflower might be the flower that symbolises summer more than any other, with its bright yellow petals and wide round centre. These showy blooms can grow to six feet or more in just three months, so get sowing.

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Sweet pea

Another of the best quick-growing flowers is the sweet pea. This flower also emits a delightful fragrance, lovely for your outside space this summer. When growing this flower, remember it prefers cooler places so try not to leave in direct sunlight.

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