I could especially use divisions of different coneflowers/Echineceas, daisies of any kind -- any floriferous and continually bearing perennials or even annuals (if anyone has advice soon enough for me to get seed and get them into the ground quickly) or bulbs – I have some spring callas, but am short on white and/or pink variations..
I've never tried growing cutting flowers before. I was going to plant my first cutting garden this year. I am starting a business raising subtropical specimen plants, and somehow ended up in a partnership to grow a couple of acres of cut flowers.
I think the market is geared toward cottage-garden, folksy-farm-stand, organic-type flowers, but there is an aspect that calls for the perfect florist's flowers, too.
I can use any advice and plants that anyone can recommend for speedy production. I have plenty to trade and can satisfy most tastes. I'm looking to fill 40' rows, though some plants may be clustered around the property or in raised beds. There is also plenty of fencing to accommodate vines that would fit the bill.
Need Much Help With A Cut-Flower Project .....
Dahlia!!!!!!
A lady around here says we should be selling ours,and that the cut flowers sell well.......
Cosmos, zinnia, and batchelor buttons are quick to bloom from seed and would be easy to sow direct.
The new hybrid cutting sunflowers are excellent and the Rudbeckia's. And as Poppysue mentioned, Zinnia are wonderful. I have pic's, if you're interested email me. I sell to a local florists and those I've mentioned ,as well as those mentioned above are always in demand. Sea Lavender and German Statice are a must, and are fairly easy to start from seed and are perennial. For future sales, the Oriental Lilies are great and very fragrant. Grasses are also good for filler and height. I have a awful time with insect damage and have had to break down and use chemicals. Field grown cuts are labor intensive that's for sure. Good luck,,,keep us posted.