Mexican hats
Ratibida columnifera
Round, dense, fine foliage is covered with 1″ blooms of yellow, red and bicolor flowers … Continued
browsing: cutting garden plants
Grow your own flowers for fresh bouquets all summer and fall!
PROLONG THE VASE LIFE OF YOUR FRESHLY CUT FLOWERS BY …
- cutting at a 45° angle with sharp scissors, pruning shears or a knife. The angle increases the surface area for water absorption.
- cutting the stems underwater to prevent air from blocking the stem’s water-conducting tissues.
- cutting flowers in the morning when they are full of water from rehydrating overnight.
- removing leaves that will be below the water line. Decaying leaves can create an environment for bacteria and fungi that can harm the flower.
- cleaning the vase with a bleach solution and rinse thoroughly.
- replacing water with clean, cold water every day.
- adding a solution of sugar and vinegar or baking soda to the water to feed the flowers and prevent bacteria.
- choosing flowers that are just beginning to open, like roses with one petal unfurled.
- avoiding placing flowers near heaters, warm drafts, or drying air.
Plan and select your plants from the list below or click to purchase our preselected cutting garden flats of 18 plants here!
staghorn sumac
Rhus typhina
Grows in any well-drained soil in full sun to part shade. Tolerant of urban conditions. … Continued
‘Autumn Colors’ black-eyed Susan, gloriosa daisy
Rudbeckia hirta 'Autumn Colors'
This biennial or short-lived perennial will remain in the garden through the years by self-seeding. … Continued
‘Goldsturm’ black-eyed Susan
Rudbeckia fulgida var. speciosa ‘Goldsturm’
Perennial Plant Association 1999 Perennial Plant of the Year! Bushy clumps of rich green foliage … Continued
black-eyed Susan
Rudbeckia hirta
Huge 3-4″ deep yellow blooms with dark brown eye cover this black-eyed Susan from late … Continued
‘Cherry Brandy’ black-eyed Susan, gloriosa daisy
Rudbeckia hirta 'Cherry Brandy'
‘Cherry Brandy’ is a selection of black-eyed Susan that features 3-4″ diameter blooms with red … Continued
Black-eyed Susan ‘Cappucino’
Rudbeckia hirta 'Cappucino'
Huge 4″ blooms are beautiful bronzy red-orange bicolor with darker centers. Great for cut flowers, … Continued
orange coneflower
Rudbeckia fulgida
This adaptable native occurs in both dry and moist soils in open woods, glades and … Continued
Sageleaf Willow Iceberg Alley™
Salix candida 'Jefberg'
Iceberg Alley™ is a native plant discovered by the Memorial University of Newfoundland and Labrador … Continued
curly willow
Salix matsudana ‘Torulosa’
Grow in any soil soils in full sun or shade. Prefers full sun. Prune as … Continued
‘Nekan’ blue pitcher sage
Salvia azurea ssp. pitcherii 'Nekan'
Showy large flower spikes of sky blue in late summer and fall. The perfect color … Continued
Salvia ‘May Night’ meadow sage
Salvia nemorosa 'May Night' ('Mainacht')
Perennial Plant Association 1997 Perennial Plant of the Year! Award-winning ‘May Night’ salvia is a … Continued