American bittersweet
Celastrus scandens
A deciduous twining woody vine best known for its showy red-orange berries that brighten up … 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!
spiked celosia
Celosia aregentea spicata
Our pink-spiked celosia is grown from seed harvested from the gardens at Monticello, where it … Continued
‘Chief Mix’ cockscomb
Celosia argentea cristata 'Chief Mix'
This celosia blooms in shades of gold, rose, apricot, and red. The structure of the … Continued
‘Red Valeriana’ Jupiter’s beard, valerian
Centranthus rubra 'Red Valeriana'
Easily grown in average soils in full sun. Plants tolerate light shade. Plants prefer moist, … Continued
buttonbush
Cephalanthus occidentalis
This deciduous shrub has an open, rounded habit. Common throughout the midwest, it can most … Continued
‘Texas Scarlet’ quince
Chaenomeles japonica 'Texas Scarlet'
The earliest spring blooming shrub with coral- red, apple-blossom-like flowers that precede leaves. Produces greenish-yellow … Continued
river oats, northern sea oats
Chasmanthium latifolium
Attractive, nodding seed heads make excellent cut arrangement filler. This grass spreads aggressively so choose … Continued
Chrysanthemum ‘Clara Curtis’
Chrysanthemum rubellum 'Clara Curtis'
This garden mum produces profusions of large 2-3″ wide, antique pink blooms. The hardiest of … Continued
hardy ageratum, blue mist flower
Conoclinium coelestinum
Intense blue flowers in summer are surrounded by glossy green foliage which turns vibrant scarlet … Continued
Coreopsis Big Bang ‘Mercury Rising’
Coreopsis x 'Mercury Rising'
Deep velvety red flowers with frilly bright gold centers open over fresh green, finely textured … Continued
tall tickseed, tall coreopsis
Coreopsis tripteris
This coreopsis stands tall at 7′ to 9′! Golden-yellow flowers are arranged in a flat-topped … Continued
lanceleaf tickseed
Coreopsis lanceolata
Lanceleaf tickseed sports bright yellow, daisy-like flowers in summer over glossy green foliage. Plants self-seed … Continued