Veldkamp’s Garden Center
Bedding Plants & Flowers
We offer the best selection of gorgeous bedding plants in Lakewood, Colorado. Choose from all your favorite bedding plant varieties. Our bedding plant collection includes dahlias, daffodils, daisies, marigolds, pansies and so much more. We have bedding plants for your home flower beds, or for use in your outdoor garden? Our gorgeous garden center is co-located with our 80,000 square foot floral design center. Each bedding plant we sell is guaranteed fresh and affordably priced.
Veldkamp’s Flowers & Garden Center is a third generation, family owned and operated floral design firm. We operate a beautiful flower shop, located at 9501 W. Colfax Ave. Lakewood, CO 80215. Our garden center is connected to the flower shop customer showroom. The flower shop and garden center are open Monday through Saturday, from 8:00 am to 6:00 pm. We are also open on Sunday’s from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm.
Choose from either annual and perennial bedding flower and plant options. The annual varieties last for one complete growing cycle. We have lots of different annual plant options, each are individually labeled for their sun and drought tolerance. The perennials generally live for more than one year, or growing season. their life span is directly related to the manner in which they are planted, the care the receive and the amount of moisture they have access to. We also label our perennials so that customers have a better idea of the type of environment each perennial is suited to. For larger, more mature plants, we place these in individual pots and containers. The small starter bedding plants generally come in trays. Our firm has the best selection of bedding plants and flowers that you will find in Denver, Colorado.
Growing and Care Recommendations
Bedding plants should be planted in the mid to late Spring. Many bedding plant varieties work well in full sun. Other varieties require partial sun. Be sure to read the planting directions included with the plants you purchase. If you aren’t sure, please ask one of our folks at the garden center, while you are there shopping. In the Denver area, most bedding plants can generally be install after there is no longer a threat of frost. If temperatures drop below freezing, that can often damage or kill newly installed plants. Make sure you cultivate the soil, before you install. Good soil conditions are very important to the growth and health of your plants. We suggest that you till the soil to a depth of at least three to four inches. Soft soil makes for healthy plants. You should also add a layer of planting or potting mix to you beds. Planting soil, along with some compost can really enhance plant growth.
Bedding plants are a great way to add color and life to your home or office, but they can be tricky to care for. Here are some tips for nurturing your bedding plants so that they will grow strong and healthy.
1. Watering: Bedding plants need about an inch of water per week, but it’s important to make sure the soil is completely dry before you water again. Watering too much can cause root rot, which will kill your plant quickly!
2. Fertilizing: Wait until your bedding plant has grown out at least one leaf before you fertilize it with a liquid fertilizer like Miracle Gro or Espoma Organic Plant Food. If you fertilize too early, the nutrients will wash away in the rain before they can be absorbed by the roots.
3. Sunlight: Bedding plants love sunlight, but not all suns are created equal! If you live in an area with lots of clouds or foggy days, try moving your bedding plant outside during warm weather so it gets as much light as possible during its growing season (generally April through October).
