This is year two, and I am putting into practice what I learned from last year. I definitely still want that wild English garden look, but I have researched the flowers that are going into my garden a bit more, plus allowing some of the flowers that came back on their own to flourish.
Here are the flowers I chose, and the reasons for them:
Zinnias- I chose zinnias because they have a firm stem, pretty leaves and come in a variety of colors. This year I planted them in pink and dark pink.
Sunflowers- I chose a smaller version that will work well in vases. This is a new flower for me. I chose it for its bright color and strong stem.
Tree marigold- This flower lasts a long time and has a strong stem. Perfect yellow color for a bright bouquet.
Purple Coneflower- Long strong stems and beautiful blossoms made this an easy pick! The flowers range from deep purple to a light pink.
It's very hot here and the flowers are feeling it. We keep them well watered, especially in the early evening when the sun isn't so bad. I also planted a seed mix called Cut Flowers. I am eager to see if they grow quickly in this heat.
Starting a summer cutting garden isn't difficult. The hardest part for me is choosing the flowers. There are so many wonderful flowers just waiting to be planted!
