‘Very Van Gogh’ speedwell
Veronica 'Very Van Gogh'
Plenty of purple flowers cover this heavily branched easy to grow perennial from mid to … 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!
Culver’s root
Veronicastrum virginicum
Pink or white flower spikes bloom atop 3-5′ tall plants in summer. Heat, drought and … Continued
Fine Wine® weigela
Weigela florida 'Bramwell'
With a dense and upright form and dark foliage providing incredible contrast to the deep … Continued
Minuet weigela
Weigela florida 'Minuet'
This dwarf shrub with showy flowers and foliage makes a hedge or accent in small … Continued
‘Wine and Roses’ weigela
Weigela florida 'Alexandra'
This dark-leaf variety, has bold, dark purple foliage that holds its color all summer long … Continued
American wisteria
Wisteria frutescens
Blooms in early summer and can rebloom later in the season. Give it the sturdy … Continued
‘Yellow Knock Out’ Rose
Rosa ‘Radsunny’
One of the most fragrant members of the Knock Out family with a slightly more … Continued
zinnia ‘Double Zahara’ mix
Zinnia ‘Double Zahara’ mix
This AAS Winner has double large fade resistant flowers that bloom abundantly from early summer … Continued
zinnia ‘Magellan’
Zinnia elegans
‘Dreamland’ is a dwarf cultivar with a compact growth habit only 12″ tall but with … Continued
zinnia ‘Cut & Come Again’ mix
Zinnia elegans
Tall plants bear very large flowers in bright scarlet, gold, lavender, purple, orange, pink, red … Continued
‘Sweet Tooth Candy Cane’ Zinnia
Zinnia 'Sweet Tooth Candy Cane'
A dwarf zinnia with large, double bi-color blooms that will fill your gardens and containers … Continued
zinnia ‘Red Spider’
Zinnia tenuifolia
One of the original zinnia species, ‘Red Spider’ has small blooms with rich red narrow … Continued