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15 Best Cut Flowers
A bouquet of freshly cut flowers is a bright touch in the interior, radically changing the look of any room. It attracts the eye like a magnet and fills the room with comfort and freshness. And a bouquet is traditionally an excellent gift for lovely ladies for any occasion and even for no reason.
Some people don't like bouquets. Growing cut flowers gives them negative feelings. I believe that cutting flowers is a second life for flowers. Cutting off flower stalks is not only not harmful to the plant, but is even beneficial. That’s why I specially grow flowers just for this. In the corner of my garden there is a corner reserved for this, and among some vegetables the future inhabitants of the bouquets are also hidden.
How do these flowers differ from their garden counterparts?
I will answer that they are no different, they are the same flowers, only they are ready to stand cut indoors a little longer than others. So, for example, I love peonies, but blooming double peonies will last no more than 2 days, and then there will be a sea of fallen petals and a sadly withered look. Because of this, I rarely use them in bouquets; they grow in my garden to decorate the area.
If you really really want to, you need to cut off the peonies when they are just about to bloom, then there is a chance that they will last longer.
When is the best time to prune plants?
The best time for cutting is early morning, the flowers are saturated with moisture and strength for a new day. Flowers that are just starting to bloom or are still in the bud stage should be cut.
In some flowers, you can see a whitish milky juice on the cut; let it drain, and then, as if sealing it, put it in hot water.
It is not enough just to collect a bouquet of flowers; you need to select these flowers in such a way that their wilting period is approximately the same, if there are different varieties of plants in the composition.
I will be happy to introduce you to flowers that can stay in your home for some time. I do not use chemical components that increase the time the plants remain in water after cutting. Only water and fresh flowers from the garden.
After many unsuccessful trials for myself, I identified plants that are incredibly attractive in their simple beauty, but capable of pleasing the eye in a vase for a long time.
1. Asters
It is no coincidence that asters top the first place in the ranking of cut plants; asters last 7-14 days in a vase. They are easy to cultivate and bloom towards autumn. Even one double aster flower can transform your home space. Half-open flowers are best for cutting. The stems are trimmed while keeping the plant under water.
2. Gladioli
For a long time, gladioli topped the ranking of the first flowers to bloom on September 1st. Even during my childhood, my mother collected beautiful bouquets of gladioli for us, half our height. Now I try every year to grow some new gladiolus with an unusual color that has not yet pleased my eye. This year too, my new pets decorated my garden and home with their amazing flowers.
I bought my new orange-brown gladioli at a chain store in a sale box; there was no picture on them, just bulbs. It turned out that they were short-growing, unlike all my previous varieties, and had such an unusual color.
Secrets of planting gladioli
Gladioli in the country
3. Zinnia
It can last from 5 to 10 days in a vase, the shape of the flowers is different: from dahlia-shaped, double to cactus-shaped. The colors are also amazingly varied, blue zinnias are especially beautiful, but I was unable to grow them this year. The reason for this is an unprecedented drought.
A little more about zinnia
4. Celosia
Celosia, which is also popularly called “cockscomb”, is a very bright plant; I don’t like to use it as a single cut, so I dilute it with other flowers from bouquets. But as an independent bouquet, shaded with various varnishes and greenery, it will also look good as a cut flower. Retains decorative properties when dried, without losing flowers and shapes.
The best time to cut celosia is when the plant already has a quarter of its buds in full bloom. It will remain in the vase for 10-14 days; the tips of the stems are dipped in boiling water to seal the flowing juice. I don’t do that; I’m quite happy with a week of standing in a vase.
Celosia - a flower with a haute couture outfit
5. Snapdragon
Snapdragon, also known as antirrhinum major, is a beautiful, proud plant with tall stems strewn with colorful flowers. I heard the opinion that it is necessary to cut off the antirrinum when it already has 5 flowers in bloom. I can neither confirm nor deny this. I can only say that you need to make sure that the lower flowers are not wilted. It can stay in a vase for about 2 weeks, blooming gradually. I removed the lower flowers as they withered, continuing to enjoy the new ones that bloomed.
6.Tulip
It’s hard to imagine a spring bouquet without tulips. They are gorgeous in any form: both in combination with other flowers and single bouquets. A bouquet of tulips can last about 7 days; if you secure the closed bud with a rubber band, it can last longer. It is worth cutting off dense buds that have not yet blossomed in the early morning, then there is a chance that they will be more resistant to cutting.
How to store gladioli and tulip bulbs in winter
All about tulips
7. Carnation Shabo
This carnation is truly the queen of the diverse carnation family. Lush, shaggy, she captivates at first sight. A Shabot carnation can last 7-10 days in a vase.
However, in my garden it turned out to be very capricious in growing, I was never able to get the desired result, so I take Chabot from friends, but in order not to be upset, I supplement the bouquets with Turkish carnation, which not only grows like a weed for me, but also lasts quite a long time in a vase.
Carnation - flower of Zeus
8. Rose
Queen of the garden, loved by millions of gardeners. It is no less desirable when cut. A bouquet of roses is a sign of good taste and prosperity.
But not every rose is suitable for cutting. For example, climbing or shrubby ones cost less. And there are special requirements for planting cut roses, so the planting must be compact. With a bed width of about 60 cm, roses are planted in several rows with a distance of 30 cm between rows.
It is advisable to cut the buds early in the morning and in the initial stage of blooming.
If you have to cut bush roses, which, moreover, have already blossomed, I take into account that such a bouquet will last no more than 3 days, maintaining a beautiful appearance.
How to prune roses for the winter
All about roses
9. Chrysanthemum
When my husband gives me huge white chrysanthemums, my heart skips a beat. The joy from the gift lasts for 2 weeks and even more.
Even 2-3 large bright flowers can become a wonderful bouquet, and if you add various bright herbs and small shrubby roses to the somewhat shy chrysanthemum, then it will already be a work of art.
10. Lilies
These fragrant flowers can last quite a long time in a vase. Once, a bouquet of trumpet lilies stayed with me for more than 2 weeks. But due to the strong smell, not everyone liked it. You should not put a bouquet of lilies in the bedroom.
11. Hyacinth
Hyacinth is incredibly popular in spring, winter, summer - whatever! If in winter we are content with this plant in a pot for forcing, then in spring and summer we can plant it in the garden for cutting. I like hyacinths in a bouquet without any extraneous plants, but if desired, you can supplement them with other spring plants. Costs about 7 days.
Forcing flowers or fresh flowers for the New Year holidays
Hyacinths in the garden
12. Lily of the valley
This beautiful plant is included in the Red Book. In the forest, I didn’t dare pick myself a bouquet of treasured flowers; instead, I dug up some for myself and planted it on the plot.
Now I just have a sea of lilies of the valley, and for the arrival of spring in the house I can easily make a small bouquet of them. These flowers have been loved by Russians for many years; bouquets of them delight and smell incredibly beautiful. What's stopping you from planting them on your property?
All about lilies of the valley
October work in the garden: first week of the month
13. Calendula
In the classical sense, calendula is a small plant with a pungent aroma and orange calyxes. Today, thanks to selection, familiar flowers have become unusually double, which makes these persistent plants also attractive for cutting. For example, among the tall ones you can remember the “Golden Emperor” calendula with large double flowers of orange color, darker on the inside, about 60 cm high. In addition to its attractive appearance, it also serves as a “phytosanitary”.
I had an excellent medium-sized variety for cutting, “Pink Surprise” - height up to 60 cm, the diameter of double golden-cream inflorescences with a pink tint reaches 10 cm, which, you see, is quite a lot for marigolds. The small tubular petals of this variety are dark in color, which is advantageous highlights the pleasant color of the plant. Among the low-growing ones, I liked the variety of calendula “Apricot Pygmy”, its height barely reached 25 cm, very terry heads, the petals of which are painted in a pastel apricot shade. The diameter of the inflorescence is only 5 cm, but in addition to aesthetic properties, the variety also has medicinal properties.
Essential calendula
Calendula - marigolds that do not need to be painted or cut
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14. Allium
Not everyone knows that allium is a real onion. One of its types. This may seem funny, but from my own experience I can say that decorative onions with large “ball” heads look good not only in a bouquet with other flowers, but also in an independent composition.
This “curiosity” is capable of delighting the inhabitants of the house with its flowers for about 7 days.
Not long ago I saw in a flower shop an allium with bright green inflorescences, at least 20 cm in diameter.
Onions: planting and care
All about decorative onions
15. Utsonia
On the stem there are about 20 flowers on the main axis and about 10 on the lateral ones. The flowers are very large with a very pleasant aroma, the shades are dense from dark pink to purple. The leaves are dense, long, with a white stripe. Crossed varieties are most often invited to the garden. Plant utsonia with bulbs (you should purchase them between September and October), since after planting the seeds it will bloom only after 3 years.
Utsonia only recently began to be cultivated in the middle zone. Gardeners admit that it is easier to grow this beautiful plant in the conditions of the south of Russia or with constant care in a greenhouse.
So I have listed my favorite plants for bouquets. Do you grow cut flowers?
Many summer residents like not only to decorate their plots with flower beds, but also to cut flowers to give them to loved ones or to decorate their home with bouquets of fresh flowers. Some grow beautiful flowers for sale, having fun and replenishing the family budget.
It is a pity to cut flowers from flower beds, because flower beds were created to decorate the yard and garden, a lot of time and effort was spent on them, so flowers intended for bouquets should be given a separate place: sunny, but remote from the house. To make it more decorative, it can be fenced with a low, attractive fence or a screen with climbing plants.
It is better to plant flowers in separate narrow beds in even rows, this makes it easier to care for them. If it is difficult to identify a separate area, then they are placed between rows of vegetables or along paths.
When choosing plants for planting, be sure to take into account the timing of their flowering so that you can create a bouquet throughout the season. Flowers should have a long stem and last a long time when cut. An exception may be beautiful country flowers of rare varieties, which are grown for some significant day or simply because of their beauty.
Beautiful flowers can be found both among annuals and perennials. It is also necessary to take care of decorating bouquets with sprigs of lush greenery or fern, gypsophila or liatris with its fluffy arrow-shaped inflorescences.
The best time of day for cutting is considered to be early morning, when the plants are saturated with moisture and full of energy, in bud state or just beginning to bloom. If different types of plants are collected in one bouquet, it is better that they have the same wilting period.
If white milky juice is released on the cut, you need to let it drain and then dip it in hot water, sealing the channels. Milky plants are placed separately from other flowers.
Annuals and biennials
Among the annual flowers, Shabot carnation, zinnia, godetia, gillyflower, clarkia, cosmos and others will bloom all summer and until late autumn.
Zinnia in a vase can last from 5 to 10 days, the shape of the flowers is different: from dahlia-shaped, double to cactus-shaped Zinnia will last in a vase for up to 10 days, celosia (cockscomb) for up to 2 weeks. Large-flowered marigolds with double inflorescences of orange, apricot, and cream flowers can be used quite successfully for cutting. For two weeks the snapdragon will show off in the bouquet, and absolutely all the buds will bloom.
Asters with double or lancet petals of the most unusual colors will become an autumn decoration - there are several hundred varieties of them.
Of the biennials, it is worth noting the carnation (Grenadine, garden and Turkish), the favorite of Russian flower growers, the hollyhock and foxglove.
Perennial cut flowers
The most beautiful flowers are located in this category. These are lilies, gladioli and peonies, dahlias and delphiniums, oriental poppies, all kinds of chrysanthemums and many other beautiful flowering plants. Here we can single out the queen of the garden – the rose, luxurious and self-sufficient – into a separate group.
Gladioli have long held primacy in the ranking of first-of-September bouquets, and even now, thanks to their varietal diversity, they have not lost ground.
A cut lily can last for more than two weeks, but not everyone likes its rich, persistent aroma, and a blooming double peony will only live for 2 days, so it is cut only in buds.
It is impossible not to mention spring bulbs: we are talking about daffodils, tulips and crocuses; after all, it is with them that the “parade” of flowers in the country begins, these are the first harbingers of bright summer colors.
A bouquet of flowers accompanies a person throughout his life, marking its main events. Nowadays it is not difficult to purchase cut flowers at any time of the year. But their prices are so high that most people cannot afford them. All listed below flowers for bouquets They are not very difficult to grow, and they do not require special care. You can make a bouquet from the listed flowers, or you can add them to add zest to a ready-made bouquet of flowers.
I advise those who like to decorate their homes with cut “bouquet” flowers, as well as those who celebrate important events in July, August or September, to grow annual flowers themselves. We will talk about seven flower crops, cuttings of which you rarely see on sale, but from which you can arrange excellent, beautiful bouquets.
All offered plants have beautifully shaped flowers or inflorescences, bright or soft, pastel colors, some of them are fragrant. All have fairly long and strong flowering stems, and the cuttings stand in water for a relatively long time.
In order to avoid further questions, I want to clarify: all plants of the Asteraceae family have basket-shaped inflorescences, which consist of reed flowers located along the edge, and tubular flowers, collected tightly in the central disk. An inflorescence is considered double if it has an increased number of rows of reed flowers or tubular flowers have overgrown corollas. In a basket with only tubular flowers (cornflower), doubleness is ensured by increasing the number of rows of wide-tubular flowers.
Arctotis
Arctotis from the Asteraceae family with very graceful, chamomile-shaped, gerbera-like inflorescences and long, strong peduncles, it is very rarely found in our gardens.
There are two species in culture: arctotis stoechadifolia, form grandis (Arctotis stoechadifolia. var. grandis) and arctotis hybrid (Arctotis hybrida hort). The height of plants of the first type can be up to 1 m, the reed flowers in the inflorescence are silvery-white, purple below, the center is dark purple. In the second vine, plants are up to 50 cm high and have ligulate shiny flowers - white, cream, pink, yellow, orange, red, crimson, purple or bronze with a contrasting dark brown or purple center.
The diameter of the inflorescences of both types is up to 10 cm. They are cut off at the moment of full opening. Arctotis makes excellent bouquets; they last up to 7 days in water. They have only one drawback - in the evening and in cloudy, rainy weather the inflorescences fold and close, but on a sunny day they more than compensate for this drawback.
Flowers for bouquets – photo 1: Arctotis
Arctotis is one of the most prominent representatives of the Aster family. Translated from Greek, its name means “bear's ear.” It was named so because all parts of the plant are densely pubescent, and even without flowers this “fluffy” looks very cute.
Miracle of flowering
The flowering period begins in June and lasts until November. During flowering, the entire bush is covered with bright flowers. The inflorescences are very beautiful and large - up to 10 cm (in hybrid varieties). In cloudy weather and at night, the flowers close, this is how Arctotis differs from the gerbera, which it looks like.
Flowers can be of different colors - white, yellow, orange, pink, red. On sale you can find many varieties of arctotis, which are grown as perennial crops, but most often in our conditions this crop is grown as an annual. True, especially valuable varieties can be moved to a glassed-in balcony, where they will safely overwinter.
Growing conditions
Under natural conditions it grows at the foot of rocks, where the taproot extracts water from the deepest layers of the soil. The pubescent leaves protect well from sunburn and retain moisture. All this must be taken into account when choosing a planting location in the garden. The main thing is to choose a sunny area; the soil should be without excessive moisture, otherwise the root system will quickly be affected by rot. The composition of the soil is not too important, the main thing is that it is not heavy, in which water stagnates.
The subshrub is considered undemanding and easy to grow. Drought-resistant, can even tolerate short-term cold. The main thing in care is to provide enough water during dry periods. Pinching shoots will help keep the bushes lush and beautiful, and timely removal of faded flowers will prolong flowering.
To obtain seedlings, seeds are sown in boxes in March. The first shoots appear after about 1.5 weeks, young seedlings grow slowly and unfriendly. When the seedlings grow, it is necessary to thin them out, leaving the strongest specimens. Watering should be done moderately, but there is no need to spray. After three weeks, you can pick into separate peat pots - 3-4 seedlings are transplanted into each.
Seedlings can be transplanted into open ground at the end of May, when the seedlings reach a height of approximately 13-15 cm. Before this, you need to pinch the top. After transplanting into open ground, Arctotis begins to grow very quickly, and if you care for it properly, it will bloom until late autumn.
If peat pots were not used for picking, then plants are planted in open ground using the transshipment method so as not to damage the root system. Since the bear's ear root system is very delicate, any damage to it will lead to a slowdown in development, moreover, the plants may die.
By planting arctotis on your site, you will get new colors, and the usual plants next to it will look completely different. At the same time, you need to pay very little attention to it.
Using asters to decorate bouquets
Family Asteraceae. Quite a popular and widespread plant. The correct botanical name is Callistephus (Callistcphus chinensis).
Since its introduction into cultivation - and this happened back in 1728 - several hundred varieties have been bred. Based on the shape of the inflorescence and some other characteristics, they are combined into varieties. of which there are about 40 according to the modern classification. Seed catalogs from different countries offer 25-30 variety groups (varieties), each of which contains 5-10 varieties, differing in inflorescence colors.
I will tell you about the varieties most suitable for cutting.
Margarita (Super Hinensis). Plants up to 90 cm high, wide in shape, branching from the base. The inflorescences are simple, chamomile-shaped, up to 10 cm in diameter.
American Bush. Height up to 75 cm, branching from the base. The inflorescences are double, spherical, peony-shaped, 10-12 cm in diameter with wide, boat-shaped reed flowers, curved inward.
American Beauty. It is similar to the previous variety, only the inflorescences are looser, and the reed flowers are narrow.
Californian Giant. Plants up to 75 cm high, highly branched. Inflorescences of the “ostrich feather” type with a diameter of up to 15 cm. Reed flowers are narrow, ribbon-like, bent outward and curled at the ends.
Ostrich Feather. The plants are lower, up to 60 cm. The inflorescences are the same as those of the previous variety.
Meteor. Height up to 90 cm, branching from the base, stems vertical, strong. The inflorescences are double, hemispherical, pink-shaped, up to 10 cm in diameter with short, wide reed flowers directed upward.
Duchess. Height is 75 cm, there are only 4-6 stems, but they are strong and long. The inflorescences are the same shape as the previous variety, but smaller. Flowering later.
Giant Peony. Height 75 cm, 4-6 strong stems and double, peony-shaped inflorescences with a diameter of 9-10 cm. Flowering later.
Princess (Jaint Princess). Height 75-90 cm, wide shape, branching from the base. The inflorescences are hemispherical, up to 12 cm in diameter, consist of 1-2 rows of wide and short reed flowers along the edge, and the entire center is made of long, tubular ones, which, as they bloom, are colored like reed flowers.
Bouquet. Height 60 cm. Narrow shape. The inflorescences are the same as those of the previous variety.
Artistic (Meister). Height up to 80 cm, wide shape, branching from the base. Ray-shaped inflorescences, up to 15 cm in diameter. Reed flowers are narrow, twisted into tubes at the ends. Flowering in mid and late periods.
Riviera. Height 60 cm, columnar shape, branching from the base, few stems. Ray-shaped inflorescences, up to 12 cm in diameter. Reed flowers at the ends are curved inward like a claw.
Colors of inflorescences of all varieties: white, pink, blue, lilac, creamy yellow, red, purple. Flowering in late July-August, late flowering in the second half of August-September.
The inflorescences are cut off at the moment when they have fully bloomed. The stems are cleared of leaves from below and placed in water. They last a long time, up to two weeks.
Cornflower for bouquets.
Family Asteraceae. In culture, blue cornflower (Centaurea cyanus) is a garden form of a well-known weed plant, widespread in many parts of the world, and musk cornflower (C. moschata, syn. Amberboa moschata), native to Transcaucasia, with a garden form imperialis. Both species are branching plants up to 80 cm high. Double inflorescences are up to 5 cm in diameter with a slight honey smell in the first species.
Colors: bright blue, white, pink, lilac, crimson and purple. The second type has double inflorescences, up to 8 cm in diameter, white, yellow, lilac or purple. Widely tubular flowers with deeply cut edges, which gives the inflorescences grace and lightness.
Cornflowers bloom beautifully in dry, sunny summer seasons; rain causes the inflorescences to deteriorate. Cut off individual branches on which most of the inflorescences have bloomed. The buds open in water, but are paler in color. They cost 5-6 days.
Flowers for bouquets – photo 2: Cornflower
Sweet pea (sweet pea – Lathyrus odoratus), family of legumes, distributed in the wild in Mediterranean countries. This is a climbing plant with stems more than 2 m high. It clings to support with strong tendrils that end at the leaves. The elegant shape, a huge variety of colors and the pleasant aroma of flowers have made peas a favorite plant of many peoples. In the UK it is one of the most common flowers. There is a society of lovers of this plant.
Tall groups are interesting for cutting: Royal Family (US selection, 1980s), the oldest is Spencer, with varieties mainly of English selection (from the end of the 19th century) and Cuzbertson-Floribunda (USA, mid-20th century), characterized by resistance to high temperatures.
These variety groups have strong peduncles 30-50 cm long with 4-6 flowers in a raceme. The flowers are large with a sail up to 6 cm wide, the petals (sail and oars) are corrugated. Old-fashioned peas have a particularly strong aroma, inferior to modern ones in size and flower shape. Flowering from July until frost.
To obtain especially large flowers and long peduncles, a “cordon” growing system is used. At the beginning of growth, 1-2 of the strongest stems are selected, and the rest are pinched. As it grows, all axillary shoots are pinched, the tendrils are trimmed, and all the plant’s forces are directed toward flowering. The stems are tied to a support. When they reach the top, they are removed, laid along the row, and the tops are tied up again. When grown using this system, peas are planted wider - every 10 cm.
During normal cultivation, peduncles on stems that bloom for more than a month are shortened, and the quality of the cut inflorescences deteriorates. Then the stems are cut 1 m from the ground, watered heavily, and fed with mullein. New stems grow from the leaf axils, and flowering resumes after 10-14 days.
Pea inflorescences are broken out by pressing the base of the peduncle with the thumb at the moment the 2-3 lower flowers of the cluster open. They last 4-5 days in water. During the 75-day flowering period, up to 50 inflorescences can be cut from each plant.
Flowers for bouquets – photo 3: Sweet pea (China sweet pea)
Calendula, marigold.
Family Asteraceae. This well-known ornamental and medicinal plant can be successfully used for cutting. In culture, calendula officinalis (Calendula officinalis). Any calendula can be cut for bouquets, but the most spectacular variety groups are Pacific Beauty, up to 60 cm high, with large, double inflorescences with a diameter of 7-9 cm on long, strong peduncles. The ends of the reed flowers are pointed, which gives the inflorescences a special charm. Dim colors: cream, light yellow, apricot Bole - plants 60 cm high, double inflorescences, convex, golden yellow or bright orange.
Variety Radio, 50 cm high with orange double inflorescences, reed flowers rolled into tubes.
The Kablun variety group is original - the entire center of the inflorescence is occupied by tubular flowers with overgrown corollas, yellow and apricot in color. Cut individual inflorescences or stems with several inflorescences in the colored bud phase. The buds open and remain in water for up to 5 days.
Clarkia for a bouquet
Fireweed family. This cute plant is great for bouquets. There are several species in cultivation, but the most interesting for cutting is Clarkia unquiculata, syn. C. elegans. Its double flowers are located in the axils of the leaves on thin stems and resemble miniature roses. They bloom from bottom to top. Colors: white, pink, crimson, red and purple. The plant is branched up to 75 cm high. The varieties Joy with pink, Solnyshko with salmon, and Orange Queen with light orange double flowers are known.
Clarkia plants are pulled out entirely, the roots are cut off, the lower leaves are removed and immediately placed in water. This is done at the moment when the 5-6 lower flowers have bloomed. They remain in water for at least a week, and all the buds bloom. For miniature bouquets, individual branches are also cut off.
Flowers for bouquets – photo 4: Clarkia
Snapdragon(Antirrhinum majus), family of Norichinaceae.
This plant is almost never seen as a cut plant, although in other countries it is grown specifically for this purpose. Snapdragon is a perennial, cultivated as an annual, with racemose, elongated inflorescences. The flowers have a peculiar shape - a corolla of five petals fused into a tube ends with two lips - the lower of three and the upper of two petals. So it looks like a closed lion’s mouth. Forms with large, almost horizontal, densely spaced flowers (Hyacinthaceae), as well as heterotic hybrids with unusual, open flowers that are double (Butterfly, Rocket, Maximum Type Top) are valued.
Colors: white, yellow, orange, red, dark red, sometimes two-color. The height of the plants of the above groups is from 60 to 100 cm, they are single-stemmed or with stems of only the first order.
Plants are cut whole (single-stem) or individual stems before the lower flowers begin to fade. They remain in water from 7 to 14 days, and all the buds bloom.
Flowers for bouquets – photo 5: Snapdragon-antirrhinum
Arctotis, aster are also grown in central Russia by seedlings. Sow at the end of the second decade of March in a fresh, loose substrate. To prevent the seedlings from being mowed down by the “black leg,” sand washed and calcined in a frying pan is poured on top of the soil in a layer of 3 mm. The sown seeds are also covered with it: small ones, snapdragons, in a layer of 2 mm, arctotis and aster - 5 mm.
Snapdragons are grown at a temperature of 8-10°C, aster - 13-15°C, arctotis - not lower than 18. They are picked once when the first or second true leaf appears at a distance of 5 cm or in pots with a diameter of 6 cm.
Sweet peas can be sown in the ground at the earliest possible time, but it is better to get seedlings by sowing them in pots at the end of March - early April. The seeds are germinated like cucumbers; the seedlings are kept at a temperature no higher than 14°C.
Cornflowers, calendula and clarkia are sown very early in the spring directly into the ground. The crops are covered with non-woven material (for example, agril) until seedlings emerge. The first two crops can be sown before winter. If you sow snapdragons on the distribution ridge at the beginning of May, this will allow you to get a cut in September-early October.
Sweet pea seedlings are planted in the ground in early May, asters and snapdragons - in the 20th, arctotis - in early June, when the danger of frost has passed. All seedlings must be accustomed to open air within 10 days, otherwise leaf burns are inevitable. All plants, except arctotis, tolerate light frosts, but it is better to cover them, which will ensure survival. The distance between aster and arctotis plants is 30-35 cm, between the others 20-25 cm.
All plants require a sunny place protected from the winds and drained, calcareous, light soil with moderate fertility; peas require deeply cultivated and rich soil. All species should be planted in their original place no earlier than after 5 years. A separate ridge or area is allocated for cut flowers; there is no point in planting them in a flower garden. In the fall, before digging, add well-rotted compost or humus in a bucket, under clarkia - half a bucket, under peas - 2 buckets and lime - 200-300 g per 1m2. In spring, 50 g/m2 of nitrophoska is added to holes or rows. Planted seedlings or thinned seedlings, after they begin to grow, begin to be fed every 12-14 days. In the first two feedings, only nitrogen fertilizers are applied, in the subsequent ones - full mineral fertilizers.
All crops require watering in dry weather, otherwise the flowering period is shortened and the quality of flowers deteriorates; sweet peas and clarkias are especially sensitive to lack of water. A mandatory technique that prolongs flowering is plucking fading flowers or inflorescences.
Cutting is done only early in the morning; the stems are immediately placed in water and taken to a cool, shaded place. Change the water daily, trim the ends of the stems and pick off wilted flowers.
Some tips for making a beautiful bouquet:
Since not every amateur is familiar with flower arranging, I would like to give some simple tips.
- The bouquet should not be very large, dense, with a set of flowers of different shapes and colors.
- Each flower in a bouquet should show its beauty. They must match in shape and color.
- Sharply contrasting colors don't go well together, but any color looks good next to white or green.
- A sprig of green asparagus or delicate white gypsophila will go well with almost all flowers.
- You should not place large flowers on long stems in low, small vases and vice versa.
- Flowers or inflorescences do not need to be aligned in height; let them occupy the entire volume of the bouquet.
- All cut flowers will last longer in a shaded and cool place.
How and from what flowers to compose (make) a romantic bouquet
Going for a walk through the autumn garden, you can collect everything you need for an excellent composition.
We offer you one of the possible options: a bouquet of artichoke, hydrangea, rose, aconite and aster flowers, as well as chard, bergenia and heuchera leaves. Trim plant stems by cutting them at an angle.
Fill a vase or a beautiful ceramic pot with water and arrange the flowers, alternating large and small specimens, diluting them with leaves. If you don't have these plants on hand, you can, of course, feel free to use others.
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Those flowers that last the longest in a vase are those to which you show due attention and care. Naturally, there are more unpretentious plants that, even without much effort, will delight you with their beauty for a long time, but most types of flowers will still have to be given a little attention so that they please you as much as possible. In this article we will tell you about the most unpretentious flowers that will last in a vase for a very long time, and then we will tell you how to make them delight you even longer.
Rating of the most unpretentious flowers
9. Our rating of the most persistent flowers opens - roses.
You will probably think that roses are generally the most capricious in this regard. Yes it is. They require certain conditions, but this still depends on the place from which they were brought. Roses grown in Russia will delight you not only with long flowering and not withering, but also with a pleasant subtle aroma, which you definitely won’t get from Ecuadorian roses. On average, Russian varieties begin to fade after 5-7 days. Some types of Ecuadorian roses, due to their selection characteristics, can last up to 2 weeks, but these are very rare specimens.
8. In eighth place in our ranking are daffodils and hydrangeas.
These beautiful flowers will delight you without signs of fading for 7-8 days.
7. Seventh place rightfully goes to gerberas.
They can also please you for about a week, but due to the structure of their stems, they must be well prepared by the florist for this.
6. Peonies, alstroemerias, lilies, tulips and daisies take sixth place.
You will enjoy their beauty for about 10 days.
5. The middle of our rating is rightfully occupied by bouquets of irises.
On average, one iris flower lives for a day, however, due to the fact that it has a lot of inflorescences on the stem - they are constantly renewed, which is why such a bouquet will delight you from 8 to 10 days.
4. In fourth place are asters, hyacinths, freesias, callas, hippeastrums.
Their beauty will delight you for two weeks. However, it is worth noting that it is necessary to constantly monitor the leaves and cut off the wilted ones in time.
3. Orchids become bronze medalists in our rating.
Some of their subspecies are able to maintain freshness and beauty for up to 2.5 weeks.
2. Carnations become silver medalists.
They can truly be considered one of the most durable flowers. Their peculiarity is that they do not tolerate proximity to any other flowers. A bouquet of only carnations will last for 3 weeks without obvious signs of wilting.
1. Well, the first place rightfully goes to chrysanthemums.
Indeed, chrysanthemums are considered the most durable and unpretentious flowers. A bouquet of chrysanthemums will last for at least 30 days (provided that the flowers are freshly cut and properly processed, of course). In addition, do not forget to change the water daily; chrysanthemums love clean water.
On sale today you can find cut flowers and potted flowers. Both are popular with buyers. The only difference can be that cut flowers sell better on the eve of the holidays, while people buy indoor flowers in pots all year round. Using the example of many entrepreneurs, it has been proven that growing fresh flowers as a business is a fairly profitable field of activity, and you can start at your dacha or. The key to success is the correct organization of plantations for cultivation and the marketing policy of the enterprise.
- Where to start growing flowers
- What flowers are best to grow for business?
- How to sell flowers
- How much can you earn from growing flowers for sale?
- How much money do you need to start a business?
- How to choose equipment for activities
- Which OKVED code must be specified for growing flowers?
- What documents are needed for business
- Which taxation system to choose for your activity?
- Do I need permission to implement a business project?
Where to start growing flowers
Let’s immediately focus on the legal aspect of registering an activity, since the stage of registering a legal entity involves choosing a taxation system. An entrepreneur has two ways to formalize his business activity:
- Registration of the owner of a personal plot of land.
The latter form of activity has a number of tax advantages, but a mandatory requirement for its registration is the presence of a plot of land at the dacha owned by the entrepreneur. For the income received from growing flowers for sale on your own territory, you will not have to pay taxes and maintain mandatory accounting. Another disadvantage of the activities of private household plots is the impossibility of independent retail sales of grown products. Such a business in the country will not be full-fledged. Sales occur mainly through wholesale buyers, who set their own prices. It is almost impossible to dictate pricing to resellers, since the owner of a plot of land in a dacha has no alternative, and unscrupulous wholesalers take advantage of this. However, at the initial stage, while the entrepreneur accumulates funds for expansion, business in this form is quite acceptable.
To open an individual entrepreneur, you will need to undergo state registration under activity code 01.12.2 “Ornamental gardening and production of nursery products.” The most suitable taxation system is the unified agricultural tax. It provides for the accrual and payment of tax liabilities in the amount of 6% of the profit brought by growing flowers for sale.
What flowers are best to grow for business?
The biggest income can be obtained from selling flowers in winter. However, it requires certain skills and knowledge. For a novice entrepreneur, such an experience can be unsuccessful, and the business can go bankrupt without making any money. Usually, planting cut flowers is practiced in a personal plot. Growing flowers at your own dacha is a good option for entrepreneurs who do not have large initial investments. Roses, tulips, and daffodils are cheaper in the summer, but you will gain invaluable experience. 
An entrepreneur must study the features of agricultural technology, pruning and fertilizing flowers. In addition, selling plants will help accumulate funds that will be necessary to purchase and equip a greenhouse.
The second option is to grow flower seedlings for sale. Most summer residents buy young plants of petunias, purslane, violets and other ornamental annuals to landscape their plots. Most of these plants are available for growing at home in the country. Then they bloom earlier and delight their owners with flowers all season long. Not every summer resident in a city apartment has enough space to grow flowers in the open ground, and young shoots need to be cared for painstakingly, and this takes time. Seedlings of annual beautiful flowering plants are most often purchased. It is relatively inexpensive, and due to the amount of planting material sold, the entrepreneur receives a decent income. This business is seasonal.
Another option for making money on flowers is propagating and growing indoor plants. These are not always beautifully flowering specimens. People simply decorate their homes with exotic plants with green leaves, and their sizes can be very different. You can start growing indoor flowers for sale at home, which, again, will significantly reduce the cost of starting your own business. With a sufficient number of well-lit rooms, flowers can be placed even in a city apartment. Experts recommend using a heated house in the country or outside the city for growing indoor plants. And the plants will be so comfortable, and they will not disturb the household. This business is painstaking and requires daily care of the future product and a long time.
How to sell flowers
First, you need to decide whether the entrepreneur will sell flowers to end consumers independently or sell them wholesale to resellers. The first option is more profitable, but requires a break from the main business - growing plants. If growing flowers for sale is a family affair, then this method is best suited. The sale of goods will always be under control, the seller is interested in the sale, the business is transparent, and the owner himself will be able to control the situation on the flower plantations.
Working with wholesale buyers is also not without common sense. Delivering products to retail outlets and renting premises or tents for them require certain costs. Wholesalers help avoid these expenses.
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