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Perennials That You Can Find Right Here at the Nursery That Make Wonderful Cut Flowers

It is summertime and our flowerbeds are beaming with bright and happy blooms!!🌸


Why not bring the beauty of your garden indoors by cultivating perennials that not only dazzle in your yard but also serve as stunning cut flowers? In this guide, we’ll explore a selection of perennial plants that make wonderful cut flowers for a variety of arrangements that you can use spring, summer, or fall and can be found right here at the Seed Cupboard Nursery. 


Why Choose Perennials for Cut Flowers?


In a world full of beautiful annuals cut flowers like lisianthus and dahlias, it is important to not forget about our perennials that may get overlooked in bouquets when planning out your cut flower space. Before we delve into the exquisite world of perennial blooms, let’s understand why they are an optimal choice for those looking to adorn their homes with fresh cut flowers. Perennials, with their longevity and ability to bloom year after year, offer a sustainable option for the eco-conscious gardener. Additionally, their diverse colors, shapes, and sizes provide a wide array of options to suit any aesthetic preference.



Here are a few perennials that we offer here at the Seed Cupboard Nursery that you wont want to miss out on when designing your cut flower bed;



  1.  Alstroemeria


  • Full-sun

  • Long-lasting cut flower with a vase life of up to two weeks.

  • Well-drained soil

  • Mid-sized Perennial (12-16")



2. Echinacea (Coneflowers)


  • Large Variety of colors and sizes

  • Mid-sized perennial

  • Grows well in poor soil

  • Full-Sun

  • Great for dried arrangements



3. Rudebeckia (Black-Eyed Susan)


  • Vase life from 6-10 days

  • Full-Sun

  • Medium - Tall Upright Perennial (2'-4')

  • Normal to make their water murky as a cut flower


4. Crocosmia


  • Tall upright bulb perennial that will die back under the ground through the winter

  • Full-Sun

  • May be divided every 2 - 3 years

  • Great as an airy element to bouquets

  • 2 - 4' Tall

  • Cut when bottom flowers on spike begin to open



5. Daisy


  • Variety of shapes, sizes, and unique textures

  • Full - Part Sun

  • ~2' tall and wide

  • Vase life of a week - two weeks


6. Lily


  • One of the most popular cut flowers in the world due to their form and long vase life

  • Full sun - Part Shade

  • Harvest when blooms begin to open

  • Comes in a variety of colors


7. Sedum


  • Drought-tolerant

  • Comes in many different colors and textures

  • Tall sedum such as 'Autumn Joy' have nice long stems to fit nicely in a vase

  • You can harvest them when they are budded up as a nice filler or in bloom

  • Very-long vase life


8. Bee Balm


  • Likes to be watered at the base of the plant in well-draining soil to prevent mildew

  • Full Sun - Part Shade

  • 2-4' depending on variety

  • Gives bouquets an aromatic resiny fragrance


9. Gaillardia


  • Full Sun

  • Easy to grow perennial that thrives in poor soil

  • Drought-tolerant

  • ~2-3' tall and wide

  • Shades of yellow, orange, and red for fabulous fall arrangements


10. Liatris (Gayfeather)


  • Full Sun - Part Shade

  • 2-5' Tall

  • Cut when 50% of the upper flowers have opened

  • Beautiful spike to add height to a bouquet


11. Garden Phlox


  • 2-3' Tall and Wide

  • Variety of bright shades

  • Full to Part Sun

  • Moist, but well-drained soil

  • Cutting stems when some florets are still in bud will extend vase life


12. Summer Allium


  • Full Sun

  • 15-20" tall and wide

  • Beautiful in dried arrangements

  • Long-lasting cut flower

  • Cut when flower bud is a 1/4-1/2 open


13. Speedwell (Veronica)


  • Full sun - part shade

  • Many flushes of blooms when cut

  • Drought-tolerant once established

  • Adds height and drama to arrangements


14. Scabiosa (Pincushion Flower)


  • Full Sun - Part Shade

  • Dense flowers with lots of blooms

  • Harvest when 1/3 of the florets are open



In addition to our powerful performing perennials, here are a few shrubs that make wonderful cut flowers and fillers for your bouquets;


  1. Hydrangea

  • Comes in a variety of colors, shapes, and sizes depending on type

  • Can use the blooms as well as the foliage for a beautiful filler in a bouquet

  • Large variety of growth habits depending on type, from Full Shade to Full Sun

  • Last 5 - 7 days in a vase


2. Weigela


  • Blooms or foliage can be used in arrangements

  • Wonderful filler flower

  • Full Sun - Part Shade

  • Attracts hummingbirds

  • Some varieties bloom twice a year


3. Ninebark


  • Striking filler with dark-maroon or bright-yellow foliage

  • Adds contrast to arrangements

  • Comes in dwarf or tall varieties

  • Full Sun - Part Shade


4. Viburnum


  • Comes in a variety of colors and textures

  • Can be used for foliage, blooms, or berries in arrangements

  • Full Sun - Part Shade

  • Blooms on old wood


5. Rose


  • One of the most popular cut flowers for their diverse textures and colors

  • Easy to grow

  • Look for long stemmed Floribunda, Grandiflora, and Hybrid Tea Roses

  • Can last up to 10 days or more in a vase if properly prepared and cared for



✨Conclusion

While this list is not all encompassing to all of the wonderful perennials that make great cut flowers or that we offer here at the nursery. We hope this will be a great start in building or planning a spot in your garden for these wonderful plants that will give you blooms year after year.


Please feel free to reach out to us via phone or email with any questions you have about these wonderful plants or to explore more options for perennial cut flowers. We are happy to give you a full list, detailed care advice, as well as a tour of all these plants in person on your next trip to see us!



Thank you for your time!

-Seed Cupboard Nursery Team


Phone: 509-989-0428

 
 
 

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