Are there any annuals I can sow this late in the year (end of June)?

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Are there any flowering annuals I can still sow in the second half of June? I've just transplanted out some marigolds that I threw into seed compost in the Spring and basically neglected in a corner of the greenhouse ever since. They were getting a bit sad in their seed tray. But after two days out in a comfy bed they're looking brilliant.

I had forgotten how easy they are to grow.

Are there any flowers/bedding plants I can sow at this stage and repeat this trick for some late summer colour in a few weeks time?

I am in the south of the UK.

score 9 · Accepted Answer · edited Mar 10 '17 at 09:42

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I've had good luck planting cosmos late. According to what I see for numbers, you can expect bloom 55-90 days after germination.

edited Mar 10 '17 at 09:42

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answered Jun 26 '11 at 15:24

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i bought some seeds today. let's see what happens – Tea Drinker Jun 27 '11 at 19:57
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@Tea Drinker: good luck, let me know how it works out 55-90 days from today... – bstpierre Jun 27 '11 at 20:52
they came out just fine! – Tea Drinker Nov 15 '11 at 00:36
@TeaDrinker: Glad it worked out, thanks for the update! – bstpierre Nov 15 '11 at 03:53

score 7 · Answer 2 · edited Jan 09 '12 at 23:58

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Calendula, sunflowers (they'll be short), dill & nasturtiums. Not sure if you'll get flowers in a few weeks, maybe 5-7 weeks depedning on your growing zone. Oh, and all those flowers are edible.

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answered Jun 29 '11 at 05:47

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Are there any annuals I can sow this late in the year (end of June)?

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