How to create a cut flower garden

How to create a cut flower garden

You can create a cut flower garden, and you don't need much space. While larger areas will allow you to grow a wider variety of cut flowers, even containers can be used in a small space. Cut flowers can be grown in groups or just by taking cuttings from pretty flowers you've grown in your garden. Growing your own flowers is ideal for not just filling your vases up in your home but also to gift to friends and family and even selling at farmers' markets.

How to create a cut flower garden in a small space 

Firstly, don't be put off by space because you can grow flowers in any size space. If you want a massive abundance of flowers, then a larger area is needed, but to be able to cut a few bunches for your vase at home, you can do this from a small space. The key is to choose cut flower varieties that will grow well in containers and be sure to plant them in their preferred place, such as a shady spot:

  • Astilbes
  • Epimedium
  • Lily of the Valley
  • Alchemilla mollis

Or for a sunny area:

  • Cosmos
  • Lilies
  • Zinnia

It's essential to use your space wisely.

Create a cut flower garden, even if you have a small space!

Create a cut flower garden in your border 

In the garden, you may have some more space to grow, and if you clear out a border so it is dedicated to cut flowers only, you can put together a successful sowing plan, so you have cut flowers for as long as possible throughout the year. Don't forget it isn't just about the flowers but foliage is also essential. Along with knowing if your border is sun or shade, make sure you know if your soil is alkaline or acidic so you plant what you know will grow. Some popular cut flowers are annuals:

  • Nigella
  • Ammi visnaga
  • Godetia
  • Sweet peas

Delphiniums, Peonies, Phlox and Verbena, are popular perennials for the flower garden. 

Create a cut flower garden, even if you have a small space!

Make space to create a cut flower garden on your allotment 

If you have an allotment or even a piece of land to grow on, you'll have many options to create a cut flower garden. This allows you to grow more plants, from Roses to Alstroemeria and Dahlias to Sunflowers. Dedicate a space for them so you can keep it neat and weed-free. 

Plants to consider to create a cut flower garden 

Think about what you want to see in a vase and how to extend the season from spring bulbs through to Amaranth and Hellebores through to Iris. Pick some of your favourites and fill your space. We have everything you need to create a cut flower garden. Visit us soon to get yours started. 

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