old-fashioned spirea
Spiraea × vanhouttei
Old-fashioned spirea is often found in established landscapes around older homes. This handsome arching, loose … 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!
sweet Joe-pye weed
Eutrochium {Eupatorium} purpureum
Shade tolerant and showy, this easy-to-grow native stays in place in the garden and invites … Continued
magic berry snowberry
Symphoricarpos x doorenbosii 'Magic Berry'
Light pink blooms in summer followed by large, pink fruit on arching stems with dark … Continued
White Heath Aster
Symphyotrichum ericoides
Wiry, branching stems are covered in small glossy green, needle-like leaves and a snowstorm of … Continued
New England Aster
Symphyotrichum novae-angliae
New England aster brings ahowy display of violet-pink flowers late August til frost. A staple … Continued
‘Purple Dome’ aster
Symphyotrichum novae-angliae 'Purple Dome'
A compact selection recommended by the Mt. Cuba Center as a cultivar that draws loads … Continued
common lilac
Syringa vulgaris
Common lilacs are mid-season spring bloomers typically flowering in mid-May in lavender or white. We … Continued
dwarf Korean lilac
Syringa meyeri 'Palibin'
A smaller-sized lilac with reddish purple buds opening to fragrant, pale lilac flowers. Blooms profusely … Continued
French hybrid lilac
Syringa vulgaris
‘Sensation’ sports bicolor blooms of purple edged in white in early to mid-spring, and fill … Continued
Marigold ‘Gogo’Yellow, Gold & Orange
Tagetes erecta
Plants produce large double blooms that make excellent cut flower arrangements and look amazing in … Continued
Mexican bush marigold, Lemmon’s marigold
Tagetes lemmonii
Narrow, green, fine foliage has a strong citrus-like aroma. The sunny yellow blooms attract bees … Continued
snowy tansy, white bouquet
Tanacetum niveum
Fragrant, lacy, silvery foliage topped with a huge bouquet of white daisies. This plant thrives … Continued