The cutting garden can be an exciting mix of annuals,
perennials, ornamental grasses, bulbs and herbs. With so
many plants to choose from, deciding what to plant can be
overwhelming. Consider these guidelines:
~ Choose plants for fragrance as well as appearance.
~ Plant at least three of each perennial and six of each
annual to avoid leaving holes when you cut.
~ Plant in groups or masses rather than rows for the best
visual effect.
~ Grow a variety of flower shapes for visually appealing
arrangements.
~ Choose flowers with long, sturdy stems whenever
possible.
Here are some suggested plants:
**Perennials**
artemisia, yarrow, aster, bellflower, pink, delphinium,
chrysanthemum, coneflower, blanket flower, globe thistle,
sweet rocket, baby's breath, phlox, gayfeathers
**annuals**
snapdragon, zinnia, pot marigold, stock, statice, cosmos,
calliopsis, China aster
**fragrant flowers**
hyacinth, nicotiana, lily, lily-of-the-valley, peony,
phlox, pink, stock, sweet pea, tuberose
**herbs**
angelica, artemisia, basil, comfrey, cotsmary, dill,
fennel, hyssop, lavender, lemon balm, lemon verbena, mint,
parsley, rosemary, rue, sage, savory, sweet cicely, sweet
woodruff
**bulbs**
hyacinth, daffodil, iris, lily, tulip, allium, caladium,
dahlia, gladiolus, tuberous begonia
**foliage**
scented geranium, rosemary, rue, lavender cotton, lady's
mantle, lamb's ear, ferns, hostas, pachysandra, bergenia
To keep your cut flower arrangements looking fresher
longer, see Cutting Flowers in the Tips and Techniques
section at GardenGuides:
http://www.gardenguides.com/TipsandTechniques/cutting.htm
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