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2342 South 40th Street
(402) 483-7891
7000 South 56th Street
(402) 423-1133
www.campbellsnursery.com
An arrangement of cut flowers makes a beautiful centerpiece on your dining room table. Cut flowers also
make wonderful gifts, especially if they were grown in your garden. By following a few simple rules, you
can greatly extend the life of the flowers you cut.
Do:
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Cut flowers early in the day when they are cool and fresh.
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Use sharp scissors or pruners
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Carry a bucket of lukewarm tap water with you. Place the stem in the water as you cut them, but do
not allow the blossoms to get wet.
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Set the bucket in a cool shady place until you are ready to arrange them.
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Strip off all leaves and buds that would be under water in your arrangement.
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When arranging, re-cut the stems at a 45-degree angle. Use lukewarm water.
Don’t:
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Cut fully open flowers; they will quickly fade in an arrangement.
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Leave cut flowers lying on the ground until you are ready to go indoors.
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Place the completed arrangement in a sunny window or near hot drafts.
Special Situations:
After cutting flowers with milky sap (poppies, spurge, buttercups, etc.) sear the cut in a flame for a second or dip
the stem in boiling water. Flowers with hollow stems (daffodil, delphinium, lupine, allium, etc.) will last longer if
you fill the stem with water and plug it with a cotton ball before putting it in a vase.
The following lists will get you started in selecting the best flowers for the most beautiful arrangements.
Use these as a guide, but be sure to experiment with others. Also, consider using birch or dogwood twigs,
or other objects to add interest and pizzazz to your arrangements.
2342 South 40th Street
(402) 483-7891
7000 South 56th Street
(402) 423-1133
www.campbellsnursery.com
Flowers for Use in Arrangements
Annuals for Cutting:
Caladium
Gazinia
Marigold
Zinnia
Calendula
Gerbera Daisy
Poppy
Snapdragon
Coleus
Dusty Miller
Salvia
Cockscomb
Geranium
Sweet William
Dill
Sage
Fennel
Tarragon
Baby’s Breath
Columbine
Daffodil
Dianthus
Lady’s Mantel
Mums
Russian Sage
Veronica
Black-eyed Susan
Coneflowers
Daisy
Hyacinth
Liatris
Obedient Plant
Salvia
Yarrow
Bleeding Heart
Choral Bells
Day lily
Hosta
Ligularia
Penstemon
Sunflower
Forsythia
Hydrangea
Mock Orange
Viburnum
Lilacs
Choral Bells
Hosta
Grasses
Croton
Ivy
Herbs for Cutting:
Anise
Mint
Lavender
Basil
Parsley
Perennials for Cutting:
Astilbe
Butterfly Bush
Coreopsis
Delphinium
Iris
Lupine
Peony
Tulip
Flowering Shrubs:
Bittersweet
Roses
Plants With Interesting Foliage:
Artemesia
Asparagus Fern
Peony
Boxwood
Hardy Fern
Dogwood
Certain things should or should not be done when cutting flowers in your garden. Some flowers are very dependable for use in arrangements. By following these guidelines, your next bouquet will be the envy of all
your friends.