Starting From Seeds In Planter Boxs and Hanging Baskets

[Elizabeth Ann]

So I purchased the below seeds and I am hoping to start them in one large planter box and a few hanging baskets. I am hoping that some one can tell me if I am barking up the wrong tree or if these flowers will work.

Also - any hints to getting big pretty flowers (I have already purchased a bunch of m/grow)

For the large and deep planter box I have to packages of LUPIN (Band of NObles mixed).

For the hanging baskets I four packages of McKenzie "Old Fashion Flower Garden" and four packages of Candytufts.

Any advise or tricks are more then welcome. I really know nothing about gardening and this is only my third summer with a patio.

[Eeyore]

How big and deep is the one you are going to put lupins in?
How big around are the hanging planters?

Generally planters are over filled but it sounds like you have MORE than enough seeds!

[Elizabeth Ann]

How big and deep is the one you are going to put lupins in?

Generally planters are over filled but it sounds like you have MORE than enough seeds!

It's pretty large. It's a large wooden shipping crate that I have painted black and lined. Last year I grew corn in it.

[Elizabeth Ann]

Generally planters are over filled but it sounds like you have MORE than enough seeds!

Can I over crawd with the seeds? I was thinking the more seeds I plant the better and then it will just be survial of the fittest.


(This is really only my second season with a garden and I really have no clue as to what I am doing).

[kelly_m]

wait till they come up ...if they are too crowded you can always thin it out.

K

[dlb]

It sounds like things are under control. As long as you have good soil, sun, water regularly and thin things out when they're too crowded it should be as easy as watching the flowers grow.

However, do lupins bloom the first year? Seems to me mine didn't bloom until year 2.
Dora