Growing Plants for Stunning Floral ArrangementsGrowing Plants for Stunning Floral Arrangements For those who enjoy creating their own floral arrangements, it’s essential to have a dedicated garden area for cultivating specific plants that enhance the beauty and longevity of bouquets. Shirley Brohan from Blossoms on the Go shares her expertise on the best plants to grow for this purpose: Perennials and Shrubs for Cut Flowers: * Pittosporum: A shrub with glossy foliage that adds texture to arrangements. * Eucalyptus: A tree-like shrub with aromatic foliage and distinctive silvery-blue color. * Roses: Classic blooms with a range of colors and fragrances. * Lilies: Striking, fragrant flowers in a variety of colors. * Hydrangeas: Shrubs with showy clusters of large flowers. * Phlox: Tall perennials with fragrant, star-shaped flowers. * Astilbe: Feathery plumes of flowers in various shades that add height. * Shasta Daisies: Classic white petals with yellow centers, perfect for cheerful arrangements. Tips for Maintaining Garden Borders: * Regularly deadhead flowers and remove damaged leaves. * Continue watering, even during rainfall, as leafy plants may not receive sufficient water from rain alone. * Take time to enjoy the garden’s blooms, especially during the peak of July.
Blossoms on the Go owner Shirley Brohan has the inside expertise on the best plants to grow for creating your own stunning floral arrangements.
Lots of gardens have borders which suit different purposes, and one of my favourites is the beds that are grown to make floral arrangements. Many perennials and shrubs are great for cut flower arrangements due to their long-lasting blooms and attractive appearance.
Here are some of the most popular ones:
Pittosporum, a lovely shrub that comes in a few varieties, is a popular choice for floral arrangements due to its glossy foliage.
Eucalyptus, another large shrub that can be grown into a tree, is an excellent choice for floral arrangements. It is known for its aromatic foliage and distinctive silvery blue colour, adding a unique texture and fragrance to bouquets.
Roses are a classic, with a range of fragrant blooms and vibrant colours.
Lilies have striking colours and lovely fragrant flowers, and they come in a wide range of colours.
Hydrangeas, which are shrubs with clusters of large flowers, add a showy piece to any arrangement.
Phlox are tall perennials with clusters of fragrant, star-shaped flowers that are highly scented.
Astilbe, with feathery plumes of flowers in different shades, can give a touch of height.
Shasta Daisies, with classic white petals and yellow centers, are perfect for a cheerful arrangement.
These are just some of the wonderful perennials and shrubs that can create a lovely flower arrangement to bring indoors.
Tips for this week: Continue to deadhead flowers in pots and borders, and remove any damaged leaves from plants. Remember to continue watering even if it rains, as plants can be so leafy that rainwater doesn’t always penetrate pots or water beds sufficiently.
Mostly, enjoy the garden as it blooms this July.
