Flowers for Cutting

The following list gives some examples of the hardy and non-hardy annuals and biennials that produce flowers that are particularly suitable for cutting:

Hardy

  • Agrostemma githago 'Milas' (Corncockle)
  • Calendula (Marigold)
  • Centaurea cyanus (Cornflower)
  • Cheiranthus cheiri (Wallflower)
  • Chrysanthemum coronarium (Crown daisy)
  • Chrysanthemum segetum (Corn marigold)
  • Consolida ambigua (Larkspur)
  • Coreopsis Series (Tickseed)
  • Dianthus barbatus (Sweet William)
  • Dianthus Giant Chabaud Series (Wild carnation)
  • Gaillardia pulchella (Firewheel)
  • Gilia capitata (Pincushion flower)
  • Gypsophila elegans (Baby's breath)
  • Helianthus annuus (Sunflower)
  • Lathyrus odoratus (Sweet pea)
  • Lunaria annua (Honesty)
  • Matthiola (Stock)
  • Nigella damascene (Love-in-a-mist)
  • Papaver croceum (Arctic poppy)
  • Rudbeckia hirta (Black-eyed Susan)
  • Salvia horminum (Clary)

Non-Hardy

  • Antirrhinum (tall cvs) (Snapdragon)
  • Chrysanthemum carinatum (Summer chrysanthemum)
  • Cosmos
  • Gomphrena globosa (Globe amaranth)
  • Helipterum (Strawflowers)
  • Limonium sinuatum (Statice)
  • Moluccella laevis (Bells-of-Ireland)
  • Psylliostachys suworowii (Pink pokers)
  • Xeranthemum annuum (Everlasting)
  • Zinnia