Many bloom for weeksor monthsproviding a steady supply for your vases.
And for most of these shrubs, the more you cut, the more flowers they produce.
The following flowering shrubs are among the best to grow for cut flowers.
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The blooms are flanked by attractive and aromatic gray-green leaves that have silvery undersides.
Their stems serve as a wonderful,soft colored filler in arrangements.
Hydrangea
There are severaltypes of hydrangeasthat are outstanding for cutting.
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Bigleaf hydrangea (Hydrangea macrophylla), especially the mop-head types, are popular for indoor arrangements.
The Incrediball series of smooth hydrangea (Hydrangea arborescens) are also standouts.
Panicle hydrangea (Hydrangea paniculata) is a reliable bloomer that flowers on new wood.
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All bearhuge clusters of small flowersover several months.
Hydrangeas absorb a lot of water, sorefill your vases regularly.
Ninebark
The late spring flowers ofninebark(Physocarpusspp.)
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are just the beginning of its attributes as a fabulous vase filler.
These add an open, airy quality to any arrangement.
Long smoke bush stemswith or without flowersadd spectacular drama to large arrangements.
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Roses
Roses(Rosaspp.)
When arranging your roses, re-cut the stem to a 45-degree angle.
Re-trimming stems and changing the water in your vase every day or two will helpmake the flowers last longer.
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Placing your rose arrangement in a cool room out of direct sunlight will also help extend its life.
Gardenia
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The white flowers ofgardenia(Gardeniaspp.)
bring their intoxicating fragrance indoors to perfume your interior spaces.
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A single bloom or small cluster of 3 flowers is all it takes to create a lovely display.
Like roses, re-cut the stems to a 45-degree angle when arranging them.
Avoid touching gardenia flowers with your bare handsthe oils on your skin can cause the petals to turn yellow.
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Add to that, cut stems can remain attractive for several weeks in a vase.
Butterfly Bush
Butterfly bush(Buddleiaspp.
), as its name implies, is a butterfly magnet in the garden.
Flower colors range from pale to deep purple and shades of pink to white and yellow.
