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As with many other things like food or fashion, plants and gardens have trends! One trend we’re following now is the desire people have to grow their own flowers which are suitable for vases and arrangements. Not every flower variety tolerates being in a vase: many will wilt over the course of a day, or even under a few hours. When we speak of “cut flowers,” therefore, we are talking about particular varieties that not only last really well in vases, but also re-grow in the garden at a rate that allows for multiple harvests. Some varieties are also distinctly taller with long, slender stems – which lend themselves to vases – but shorter varieties can go into smaller arrangements with ease.
While this blog focuses on annual flowers, you may also choose to grow perennial flowers such as roses, peonies, or irises to enjoy as cut flowers. However, annuals flowers will replenish themselves, while perennials will have a single harvest.
Growing flowers to enjoy indoors in not really difficult: many of the most popular varieties of cut flowers can be found in the bedding plant section of the greenhouse. I think of these as the hidden gems of the greenhouse: only a few people know about the joys of growing calendula or amaranthus. But I’m going to let you in on the details of these lesser-known but rewarding flowers. As for how to grow them: they typically need enough space to bush out, and some of them get quite tall. These varieties enjoy full sun exposure, and benefit from consistent fertilization. Beyond that, I’ve grown all of these varieties in containers, too, so you can be certain that they will grow even in strange or stubborn places.
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The most important part here is to just play! Play with heights, colours, and shapes to create something pretty. Use whatever glassware you have on hand, or find a great piece at an antique store. You can use unexpected vessels, like pitchers or even teacups and water bottles: whatever moves you! The great thing about growing your own cut flowers is that you get flowers any day you want, and you can practice making up fun bouquets to experiment with styles and shapes that you like.
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Oh, and one more thing: don’t bring pests indoors on your arrangements! Turn the flowers upside down and give them a good shake to remove most pests, and then dunk them in a bucket of water and give them a gentle swish to remove the rest. This takes care of the little friends that may hitch a ride on your fresh blooms!
Enjoy your homemade bouquets with your own fresh-cut flowers!
A recent trend that we are starting to see in our Annuals Department is more of a demand from customers to produce their own cut flowers. This was a popular form of gardening some years ago, and had largely started to fall out of favour as cut flowers became easily available at florists and supermarkets. As people have started to explore gardening in recent years, cut flowers have become more and more popular! Growing your own cut flowers means choosing your own consistent supply of flowers that lasts longer and can be replenished as often as you choose! Read on for how to get started, as well as some great options for growing your own backyard bouquets.
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A recent trend that we are starting to see in our Annuals Department is more of a demand from customers to produce their own cut flowers. This was a popular form of gardening some years ago, and had largely started to fall out of favour as cut flowers became easily available at florists and supermarkets. As people have started to explore gardening in recent years, cut flowers have become more and more popular! Growing your own cut flowers means choosing your own consistent supply of flowers that lasts longer and can be replenished as often as you choose! Read on for how to get started, as well as some great options for growing your own backyard bouquets.
As with many other things like food or fashion, plants and gardens have trends! One trend we’re following now is the desire people have to grow their own flowers which are suitable for vases and arrangements. Not every flower variety tolerates being in a vase: many will wilt over the course of a day, or even under a few hours. When we speak of “cut flowers,” therefore, we are talking about particular varieties that not only last really well in vases, but also re-grow in the garden at a rate that allows for multiple harvests. Some varieties are also distinctly taller with long, slender stems – which lend themselves to vases – but shorter varieties can go into smaller arrangements with ease.
While this blog focuses on annual flowers, you may also choose to grow perennial flowers such as roses, peonies, or irises to enjoy as cut flowers. However, annuals flowers will replenish themselves, while perennials will have a single harvest.
Growing flowers to enjoy indoors in not really difficult: many of the most popular varieties of cut flowers can be found in the bedding plant section of the greenhouse. I think of these as the hidden gems of the greenhouse: only a few people know about the joys of growing calendula or amaranthus. But I’m going to let you in on the details of these lesser-known but rewarding flowers. As for how to grow them: they typically need enough space to bush out, and some of them get quite tall. These varieties enjoy full sun exposure, and benefit from consistent fertilization. Beyond that, I’ve grown all of these varieties in containers, too, so you can be certain that they will grow even in strange or stubborn places.
The most important part here is to just play! Play with heights, colours, and shapes to create something pretty. Use whatever glassware you have on hand, or find a great piece at an antique store. You can use unexpected vessels, like pitchers or even teacups and water bottles: whatever moves you! The great thing about growing your own cut flowers is that you get flowers any day you want, and you can practice making up fun bouquets to experiment with styles and shapes that you like.
Oh, and one more thing: don’t bring pests indoors on your arrangements! Turn the flowers upside down and give them a good shake to remove most pests, and then dunk them in a bucket of water and give them a gentle swish to remove the rest. This takes care of the little friends that may hitch a ride on your fresh blooms!
Enjoy your homemade bouquets with your own fresh-cut flowers!
Bountiful Backyard Bouquets
A recent trend that we are starting to see in our Annuals Department is more of a demand from customers to produce their own cut flowers. This was a popular form of gardening some years ago, and had largely started to fall out of favour as cut flowers became easily available at florists and supermarkets. As people have started to explore gardening in recent years, cut flowers have become more and more popular! Growing your own cut flowers means choosing your own consistent supply of flowers that lasts longer and can be replenished as often as you choose! Read on for how to get started, as well as some great options for growing your own backyard bouquets.
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