When we consider what garden flowers to cut for
the indoors, marigolds typically don't immediately come to mind. But marigolds
make an excellent home cut flower, especially the African types. Keys to a good cut flower marigold are
appropriate height, a nice size flower head, and many flowers. Garland Orange brings you all those attributes, and more.
Featuring plenty of large 3½ to 4½" fully double dark orange blooms, it
reaches 28 to 48", giving you ample stem length to cut and arrange in a
diversity of vase sizes.
Another fun tidbit: Garland Orange makes a fun and fragrant garland necklace- a
great activity for children! I used to make marigold garlands for family and
friends when I was a kid. They gamely played along and got into the spirit of
the fun. If you're looking for a summer activity to do with your family, have
your children sow their own marigold seed, transplant and tend them in the
garden, watch them grow, cut them and ultimately fashion them into garlands!
Best yet, all African marigolds are fragrant, and Garland Orange is no
exception - it exudes the fragrance of summer!
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While sunflowers and zinnias are cut flower staples from seed, dahlia and lilies
should be considered by any serious cut flower grower. Opportunity abounds for
growers to market these beauties throughout the summer via wholesalers, CSA's,
farmers' markets, roadside stands, and even retail garden centers. For 2016,
Harris Seeds is delighted to offer product from Ednie Flower Bulb, Inc., a
highly reputable bulb producer.
Dahlias are one of the most spectacular garden flowers.
They add an outstandingly exotic and vibrant touch to flower bouquets and
gardens. This old-fashioned favorite provides superb, long lasting cut flowers
until the fall frost. Decorative dahlia types have symmetrically arranged
petals with no visible center. Dinnerplate dahlia types offer the largest sized
blossoms. The Karma Series is particularly well-suited for summer field
production, producing many flowers. Dahlias can be stored cool (50-60°F) for a
few weeks prior to planting if necessary. Dahlia Growing Instructions (Ednie)
Lilies are ideal for both container and cut flower sales.
Most have strong stems that supply 4-6 flowers. They are stunning in mass and
also look fantastic individually as an accent plant. Lilies make marvelous
statements in mixed bouquets and other floral work. They dependably offer great
outdoor performance and flowering ability. LA-Hybrids and Asi-Florum lilies are
available in a wide variety of colors, sometimes spotted, and not very
fragrant. The flowers of the Asi-Florum lilies are larger than the LA-Hybrids,
while the LA-Hybrids produce more flowers. Lilies from our program should be
planted upon arrival, but may be stored in a cooler for a few days. Lily Growing Instructions (Ednie)
Gladiolus Velvet Eyes and Fun Time are two new gorgeous varieties to consider for cut
flower or spring bulb sales. Gladiolus make an exceptionally colorful display at
roadside stands and are a cut flower staple at farmers' markets. Corms are
shipped to you directly from our grower, ready to plant in the field, or sell
directly to your customers. Gladiolus Culture
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