When we moved into our house three years ago, I immediately planted a flower garden. I love gardening in general, the feeling of my hands in the dirt, surrounding our home with fresh greenery. When choosing what to plant, I focused on including lots of flowers that are perfect for clipping for bouquets and arrangements in our house.
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There is nothing like the look of fresh cut flowers on our kitchen table, and it is even more rewarding knowing I grew them myself. Here are my favorite flowers to grow for clipping and arranging bouquets. They look amazing indoors and last for days with the right care. Before you plant, be aware of what zone you live in, and plant accordingly. There’s nothing worse than investing in a plant only to realize that it won’t survive in your climate for very long. Check your plant hardiness zone where you live here.
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Best Cut Flowers to Grow in Your Garden
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Peonies
Peony season is only a month long, but that month is spectacular. These gorgeous flowers are well worth the garden real estate. Tend to them with care first few years after you plant them, and after that they're virtually maintenance-free. The blooms last at least a week indoors, and they can be cut early (when the heads still resemble marbles), then left to bloom in a vase for a few weeks' enjoyment inside the house.
Zones 3 through 8
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Hydrangeas
Hydrangeas make bountiful bouquets and bloom all summer and into fall. These are one of my favorites because the flower heads are so big, and take up a lot of real estate in a bouquet or vase.
Zones vary by species; the most typical plant (French Hydrangea) is hardy to as low as zone 6, and there are other varieties that will go down even lower.
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Roses
Roses have thorns so they aren't particularly great if you have small children that play in your yard. But once kids get older, roses are a great choice because with care, they yield lots of hardy flowers that, when cut, can last over a week.
Zones vary by species; the most hardy rose varieties can grow from zone 8 successfully down to zone 3 with care.
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Dahlias
Dahlias come in vivid colors, and their unique geometric petal pattern makes a bold statement in any room. They range from tiny, tight flowers, to flowers the size of dinner plates. Dinner plate dahlias are total showstoppers.
Zones: Perennials only in zones 6-7, colder zones need care to overwinter the plants by digging them up and bringing them inside over the winter.
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Irises
Irises are beautiful stately flowers that stand out in any bouquet. Or, gather the lot and place them in a tall, slender vase for a more modern display.
Zones 3 through 9
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Daisies
Daisies are my daughter's favorite. Simple and white, they always look bright and fresh in a summer room. They grow in abundance, so you can pick to your delight and not worry about depleting your garden.
Zones 3 through 8
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Rudbeckia
Rudbeckia are a beautiful bright yellow and complement any summery kitchen. They're incredibly hardy and practically take care of themselves.
Zones 4 through 8
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Poppies
Poppies make a bright statement indoors and out. The vivid colors are beautiful on their own; there's no need to mix in any other flowers.
Zones: down to 4, but can survive in zone 2 and 3 with care
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Cornflowers
Cornflowers are small bright blue flowers that look beautiful on their own or as accents in a large bouquet. They're a true blue color which is really rare in bouquets.
Zones 2 through 11
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Gerbera Daisies
Gerbera daisies come in so many colors that it's hard to choose which color to plant. I say plant a variety so you can make mix-and-match bouquets.
Zones: Perennials in zones 7 through 10; can be treated as an annual in lower zones
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Lilac
Lilac trees only bloom in the spring, but it is well worth planting them for the fragrant purple blossoms. You'll adore them all season long.
Zones 4 through 8
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