Episode 112: Best Cutting-Garden Flowers

In late May and June , we ca n’t help wandering out into the garden with a span of shears in hand . Bringing fresh flower into the star sign seems like a seasonal rite of passage for most gardener ( at least those that do n’t have allergies ) . But it can be hard to cut those precious blooms and take them away from the landscape . That ’s why today we ’re sing about industrial plant ( perennial , yearbook , and even shrubs ) that we produce specifically for their blossom office . These selection provide plenty of blooms for the garden AND the vase , and that ’s why they ’re our favorites . We span the color spectrum as well , with recommendations for every chromaticity imaginable . And we even have several selections that are deliciously fragrant . If you ’re look to add some rationalise - garden pizzazz to your bed and borders , give this episode a listen .

Special guest : Christine Alexander , digital content editor forFine Gardening.com

Carol’s Plants

‘ Benary ’s Giant ’ zinnias ( Zinniaelegans‘Benary ’s Giant ’ serial publication , annual )

‘ Blue Glitter ’ ocean holly ( Eryngiumplanum‘Blue Glitter ’ , Zones 4–9 )

‘ Peter Cottontail ’ yarrow ( Achilleaptarmica , Zones 3–8 )

Danielle’s Plants

Grape jacinth ( Muscariarmeniacum , Zones 3–9 )

Eternal Fragrance ® daphne ( Daphne×transatlantica ‘ Blafra ’ , zone 6–9 )

‘ Miss Kim ’ Korean lilac ( Syringapubescenssubsp.patula‘Miss Kim ’ , Zones 4–8 )

Christine’s Plants

‘ Limelight’panicle hydrangea(Hydrangea paniculata‘Limelight ’ , Zones 3–8 )

‘ Stargazer ’ lily

‘ Stargazer ’ lily ( Lilium‘Stargazer ’ , Zones 5–8 )

‘ Strawberry Ice ’ Dahlia pinnata

‘ Strawberry Ice’dahlia(Dahlia decorative‘Strawberry Ice ’ , Zones 3–10 )

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