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