They work in the ground and in containers. I have tossed these into my front container and it has been flowers since late spring and there are new varieties growing up behind these blooms. A late planting was made just in front and to the right in the ground and they have sprouted nicely and I expect flowers in July. Prep was minimal. Broke the ground about 2 inches deep and left about 1 inch clods. Sprinkled the seeds by hand and lightly covered with potting mix mostly just to better see where I planted and to hide seeds from the birds as my feeder is nearby. Arkansas is bug central but these have had no pest problems.
