Winter bedding plants from seed

Hi, can anyone help me? I am hoping to grow some cyclamen, pansies etc from seed for next winter. When would be the best time to start this? I know cyclamen are a bit tricky but would like to give it a go.

Many thanks, Rocky

 

not sure about cyclamen but violas pansies and primulas would sll be started from late july to august end....you could trx some summer stuff then too lobelia nemesia andbacopa will flower through winter in a shelteed spot if sown early august, though not sure if they would have coped this year

 

Primulas are spring bedding as they don't flower until March and July/ august is too late for sowing. I sow primulas such as primroses and polyanthus March/April. it is easy to keep them cool at that time. If the temperature goes up to about 70 degrees F the seed goes dormant.

 

Mid summer or so I would guess at for the Cyclamen?

Don't forget, if using dry seed, to soak it for about 24hrs before sowing, as it aids in germination - or so I am told!

 

Apologies to everyone who responded, I didn't thank you for your replies. So a big fat thank you to you all.