Annuals For Cut FlowersAnnuals for cut flowers are generally easy to grow even for beginner gardeners. I like to have a section in our yard designated as our cutting garden. This way, I don't have to worry about ruining the look of our regular flower beds. Since we live in the country, we have had to put up a deer fence in order to keep them from munching the night away in our garden. It's my opinion that most any flower may be used as a cut flower, but if your looking for annuals specifically for arrangements, here is a good place to start for beginners in the Mid South region. These are easy to grow from seed, but you may wish to purchase 4 inch pots if you are gardening in a community garden in order to get a better start. Planting on a cloudy day right before a rain is ideal. Please don't stop with this list. Visit your local garden center or co-op for more varieties and ask what they suggest you plant if you want annuals for cut flowers in your garden. Growing Tips: Space rows one foot apart to make them easy to cultivate. As the growing season progresses, the rows will merge into one solid mass of color which will discourage weeds. Along the back of the bed, I plant tall flowers such as sunflowers, amaranth, and broom corn. In the front of the bed I have zinnias, cockscomb, and globe amaranth. Check the seed packet for mature height before you plant. For More Information: Difference Between Annuals and Perennials Annuals that are Drought Tolerant Buy Annual Seeds Online Return to Home Page From Annuals For Cut Flowers
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