Knowing when your plants flower helps you plan your garden better (and show off those blooms at the right time 😉). Here’s a handy month-wise guide for popular flowering plants in India:
🌸 Year-Round or Extended Bloomers
Plant
Flowering Season
Tip for More Blooms
Hibiscus 🌺
Year-round (Peak: Feb–Oct)
Regular pruning + monthly feeding with phosphorus-rich fertilizer.
Bougainvillea 🎨
Year-round (Peak: Feb–June & Sept–Nov)
Full sun + light watering + low-nitrogen fertilizer.
Ixora 🔥
Year-round (Peak: Mar–Sept)
Bright sun + pruning after each flush.
Mogra (Jasmine) 🌼
Mar–Oct
Weekly watering + potash-rich fertilizer.
Adenium (Desert Rose) 🌵
Feb–Sept
Keep soil dry between waterings + bright light.
🌞 Summer Showstoppers
Plant
Flowering Season
Tip for More Blooms
Gulmohar (Delonix) 🔥
Apr–June
Plant in sunny spot + deep watering in summer.
Tabernaemontana (Chandni) 🌸
Feb–Aug
Monthly fertilizer + prune lightly.
Sunflower 🌻
Feb–May
Direct sow seeds + full sun exposure.
Periwinkle (Sadabahar) 💗
Mar–Oct
Water regularly but avoid waterlogging.
🍂 Monsoon Marvels
Plant
Flowering Season
Tip for More Blooms
Gulmohar (Late flush) 🔥
July–Sept
Add compost + potash before monsoon.
Cosmos 🌸
July–Nov
Deadhead old flowers for more blooms.
Zinnia 🌺
July–Oct
Water at base to avoid fungal issues.
Balsam 🌼
June–Sept
Prefers slightly moist soil during rains.
❄️ Winter Wonders
Plant
Flowering Season
Tip for More Blooms
Roses 🌹
Oct–Feb
Prune in Sept + feed with rose mix.
Marigold 🧡
Nov–Feb
Full sun + regular deadheading.
Petunia 🌸
Nov–Feb
Pinch tips to make them bushy.
Dahlia 🌺
Nov–Feb
Fertilize every 2 weeks during flowering.
Sweet Pea 🌸
Nov–Feb
Train on support for more blooms.
✨ Mitty Tip: Most flowering plants love bright sun + regular deadheading (removing spent flowers) for a longer blooming season.
