Many bulbous and bulbous plants, perennials and summer flowers are not only perfect for decorating beds, but also as cut flowers for the vase. Not all plants lend themselves to a colorful, fragrant arrangement. You should definitely plant these flowers in the garden to always have a beautiful bouquet in the house.
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Depending on the type and variety, cut flowers last between two days and two weeks in a vase. The durability also depends on the location and care. With cut flowers from your own garden, it is important to pay attention to the right ripeness when cutting. For most flowers, the best time is when the buds are just beginning to show colour. Asters, chrysanthemums, carnations, and sunflowers, on the other hand, should be almost in full bloom by the time they are cut. To keep bacterial growth in check, you should change the water in the flower vase every two days and at the same time shorten the stems a little.
- Cutting time: early morning
- not in the midday heat
- Cut the flower stalk diagonally with a sharp knife
- remove lower leaves
- ideal flower water: stale, lukewarm and low in lime
- Location: without direct sunlight or heated air
Tip: Most flowers are sensitive to drought. So that the interface does not dry up, they should therefore be immediately placed in a bucket of water. A filling height of around 10 centimeters is sufficient so that the bucket is not too heavy during transport.
Cut flowers from the garden bed
With a little planning, you can pick a beautiful bouquet of flowers right in your own backyard. Many types of flowers take a cut well and then bloom all the more abundantly. It is therefore worth planting one of the following flowers.
Chrysanthemums (Chrysanthemum)
Only when the first winds blow in autumn do the colorful flower stars and cushion blossoms of the chrysanthemums come into their own in the garden. The beautiful flowers from the Far East shine in almost every color on the palette in the beds and of course in the vase. Chrysanthemums are commercially available as cut flowers almost all year round.
- Flowering time: from the end of September
- available in a variety of colors and shapes
- in a bouquet with: asters, lilies, gerberas, roses and ranunculus
Dahlias (Dahlia)
For a garden owner, the dahlia is a very grateful cut flower. It constantly produces new flowers, and the more you cut it, the more it produces. Cut the gorgeous pom-poms when they are well open, but the center should still be closed. With all varieties of dahlias, make sure that the water supply is never interrupted after cutting, because this is the only way to keep the beautiful flowers fresh for a long time.
Dahlias hortensis
- Flowering period: July to October
- available in a variety of colors and shapes
- beautiful combinations: roses, chrysanthemums, ranunculus
Gladiolus (gladiolus)
The impressive blossoms of the gladiolus certainly belong to the noble vase flowers. With its long stems and large flowers, the sword flower in large floor vases is a highlight in the home. In order for the cut flower to last long, it is important not to cut the flower stalk at an angle, but to cut it straight. As with all bulbous plants, you should also avoid fresh flowers with gladioli and clean the vase every day.
- Flowering time: between June and September, depending on the variety
- Color spectrum: white, pink, pink, yellow, orange, red and violet
- match with: roses, bluebells, chrysanthemums, gerberas
Notice: Never remove all the flower stalks on a plant, otherwise the flower will die prematurely and no longer be able to store energy in the tuber.
Gerbera (Gerbera)
Not only as a pot plant, but also as a cut flower, the gerbera turns out to be a little diva. With the right care, the princess among the flowers from your own garden unfolds her wonderful summer colors but also magnificently in the flower vase.
- Flowering period: persistent from May to September
- Color spectrum: predominantly orange and yellow tones
- also pink and fuchsia flowers
- Combinations: anemones, alkalis, roses, freesias
- Special features: daily cut and water change
Lilies (Lilium)
The lily is one of the finest cut flowers of all. The great thing about the onion plants: they can be kept for a very long time even in the vase. A few lily blossoms with a bit of green are just as attractive as a colorful summer bouquet with other flowers. Since the pollen of lilies leaves unsightly yellow spots, you can carefully cut out the stamens when arranging them in a vase.
Lilium regale
- Flowering time: depending on the variety between May and August
- Color spectrum: white, pink, pink, red, yellow, orange and purple
- Compositions with: roses, chrysanthemums, gerberas
Daffodils (Narcissus)
Daffodils, also known as daffodils, are the typical cut flowers at Easter and are considered the heralds of spring. Unfortunately, they are incompatible with other flowers in the vase, as they secrete a toxin that blocks the water absorption of other types of flowers. If you want to make a colorful bouquet, put the daffodils in a separate flower vase for a day so that they can slime.
- Flowering time: March to April
- classic colors: yellow or white with a yellow center
- Color variations: Pale pink, white petals with a colored center
- beautiful combinations: tulips, hyacinths, spirea
- Special features: compatible with other flowers only after pre-treatment
Carnations (Dianthus)
Carnations, also known as gods' flowers, exude a beguiling scent and a sensual ambience. Sweet William in particular is very easy to grow and lasts a long time in a bouquet. They are very easy to care for. You only need a cut when inserting into the water.
Diantus barbatus
- Flowering time: depending on the variety from May to September
- Color spectrum: White and all shades of pink to red
- colorful bouquets with: dahlias, cosmos
- Specifics: do not place near fruit
Flame Flowers (Phlox)
The phlox is an absolute must in a cottage garden or perennial border. Here the magnificent perennial has its big appearance in summer in an enormous variety of colors. Beauty can really show off in a colorful bouquet. The phlox is not one of the most durable flowering plants in the vase, but you can enjoy its often fragrant flowers for at least about a week.
- Flowering time: depending on the variety between May and September
- Color spectrum: white, light pink, pink, violet, blue, red
- Combinations: dahlias, cosmos, larkspur, roses
- Special features: use a preservative
Ranunculus (Ranunculus)
Ranunculus are perfect cut flowers that make every vase shine with their romantically filled blossoms. The longing for almost any color can be satisfied with the beautiful spring flowers. In Central Europe alone, over 100 different types of buttercups are known to grow in flower beds without much care.
Ranunculus asiaticus
- Flowering time: from the end of February until partly in the summer
- Color spectrum: almost every color shade, also two-tone
- mixed bouquets with: roses, chrysanthemums, carnations, tulips
- Special features: cut freshly every two days, lukewarm water
Larkspur (Delphinium)
The delphinium is undoubtedly one of the most impressive garden perennials. The blue flower umbels, which depending on the variety can be more than a meter high, belong to the buttercup family (Ranunculaceae). Cut the long umbels of flowers just as they are showing color on the buds. Larkspur is attractive in a floor vase in combination with yellow and white partners. Then its blue flowers shine all the more.
- Flowering time: from June
- classic color: blue
- Color variations: white, yellow and pink varieties
- Combinations: roses, steppe candle, snapdragon, marguerite
roses (pink)
The rose is and remains the queen of flowers. Whether tied individually or as a bouquet, it is the epitome of love and romance. But it also lends grace and elegance to a colorful container. Roses that are commercially available are special breeds with long, straight stems. Cut flowers from the home garden are in no way inferior to them and make every bouquet a highlight.
Pink 'Leonardo da Vinci'
- Flowering time: from June
- classic colors: red, white, pink
- Color variations: yellow, apricot or orange as well as multicolored varieties
- beautiful combinations: phlox, delphinium, sea lavender, chrysanthemum
Sunflowers (Helianthus annuus)
Sunflowers in a vase are a real eye-catcher in your home. In order for the bright yellow summer flower to last for a long time, the half-open flower should be cut on a dry day if possible. Cut the stems two centimeters deep at the bottom and immerse them in boiling water for a few seconds. This procedure prevents early rotting of the sunflower.
- Flowering period: June to October
- Color range: yellow, orange to reddish brown
- along with: gerbera, roses
- Special features: daily water change with lukewarm water
Tulips (Tulipa)
In a never-ending variety of colors and flower shapes, tulips bring spring into your home. Today there are more than 4,000 varieties whose brightly colored flowers bring a dash of color into your home. Since tulips consume a lot of water, it is best to place the heralds of spring in a glass vase. This allows you to better control the water level.
Tulipa urumiensis
- Flowering time: early April to May
- available in a variety of colors and shapes
- beautiful combinations: Christmas roses, lilies of the valley
- Special features: Do not replace the water, just refill it
companion plants
Particularly attractive bouquets for the vase can be created from different cut flowers that are colour-coordinated. A few stalks of ornamental grass loosen up the bouquet. All around decorative leaf perennials such as hosta, lady's mantle or aralia leaves provide a suitable setting. If you would like to create something out of the ordinary, simply include ornamental vegetables in a bouquet.