Rule 1: There are no rules! Have fun. While some blooms may last longer than others once cut it is more important that you try, than that you do perfectly the first time. Here is a list that was originally put together by Ralph Winslow, Extension Educator, University of New Hampshire.
| Annuals for Cut Flowers |
Perennials for Cut Flowers |
Woody Plants for Cut Flowers |
Plants For Foliage |
| Ageratum Asters Calendula Celosia Cleome Cosmos Dahlia Dianthus, or Pinks Gladiolus Gomphrena Gypsophila or Baby’s Breath Larkspur Marigold Matricaria Salvia Snapdragon Stocks Zinnia |
Astilbe Beebalm Canterbury Bells Chrysanthemum Coneflower Coreopsis Daffodil* Delphinium Foxglove Gaillardia Golden Marguerite Golden Thistle Iris Liatris Lily Lily-Of-The-Valley Lupine* Lobelia Monkshood Painted Daisy Peony Phlox* Pinks Platycodon or Balloon Flower Rose Sedum Shasta Daisy Sweet Pea Vine Sweet William Yarrow * Not Suited For Use In Florist’s Foam |
Azalea Butterfly Bush Forsythia Heather Hydrangea Kousa Dogwood Lilac Rhododendron Summersweet Viburnum Witchhazel |
Arbovitae Andromeda Euonymus Ferns (Various) Fir Heather Holly (Evergreen) Iris Juniper Mountain Laurel Peony Pine Scotch Broom Spruce |
Plant Something Massachusetts is a project of Massachusetts Nursery and Landscape Association, and was originally established in partnership with Massachusetts Flower Growers’ Association.
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