Grow flowers for cutting and harvest endless blooms for stunning bouquets and gift-giving. There are many glorious annuals and perennials designed for extended showcasing. Here is some guidance on selecting flowers that will spread floral beauty and joy far and wide!

Create a Cutting Garden

For the most prolific cutting garden, fill it with flowering plants that are long-blooming, and possess features such as high visual appeal, tall stems, and sturdy petals. Grow varieties with different bloom times for continuous cuttings.

A separate area can be created for cut flowers, to allow space for clipping and collecting blooms. Would you like to experiment on a small scale? Grow some flowers for cutting in containers.

Following are suggestions for some fantastic varieties for cutting. As you consider flowering plants, be sure they are suited to your growing zone.

Spring Blooming Bulbs

Some of the most beautiful flowers for cutting are spring-blooming bulbs, such as Daffodils, Dahlias, Hyacinths, Peonies, and Tulips. Some of these plants bloom early, so radiant flowers will be flowing soon after the frost!

Annual Flowers for Cutting

Annuals produce oodles of blooms in a very short time. When flowering has ceased, the season is complete, and spent plants need to be removed. Here are some varieties that yield gorgeous cut flowers.

*Snapdragons combine grace and flair with tall, spiky stems and wispy blooms. Tall varieties include ‘Chantilly’ and fragrant ‘Rocket’.

*Sunflowers grow super-fast and tall. So get ready for lots of blooms for cutting! Colors include brown, burgundy, peach, red and yellow. Harvest sunflower cuttings summer through fall.

*Zinnia flowers possess the “cut-and-come-again” feature, so clip away and plants will re-bloom with zest!  These cheerful, daisy-like flowers blossom in cream, pink, red, and yellow.

Captivating Perennials

Perennials bring longevity to the cutting garden, re-blooming year after year. There is a cornucopia of gorgeous choices, many of which are fragrant. Some varieties also resist deer and rabbits. Here are a few popular, tried-and-true options.

*Bearded Iris mesmerizes with upright and cascading flowers in pastels, primary colors, and multi-color mixes. Gather these regal blooms in late spring and early summer for dazzling centerpieces.

*Garden Phlox blooms burst with color mid-summer through early fall. Sturdy stems yield flower clusters in lavender, orange, pink, purple, red, and white.

*Perennial Salvia flowers stands tall, providing the perfect vertical filler in bouquets. Lush blooms of lavender, purple and red are attractive fresh as well as dried.

For simple steps to create a stunning bouquet, watch this short video on “How to Arrange Cut Flowers”.

Protection for Perfection

Flowers perfect for cutting are glorious works of art. It’s key to start protecting the plants from critters as soon as buds appear in the soil. Cover flowering treasures with #1-rated Bobbex Deer Repellent to ensure you will be clipping, and deer won’t be nipping.

Bobbex is a topical spray, made from organic ingredients such as cloves, fish meal, and garlic. It dries on clear, is long-lasting, won’t wash off and gently ushers deer away. It is safe for people, pets, plants, and aquatic life.

Floral Delights at Your Fingertips

One of the easiest ways to enjoy and share fresh, colorful flowers is to grow them in your own yard. Display cut blooms inside and outside the home, and shower friends with your creations. A haven of happiness will surely grow!