Grow Flowers For Cutting At Home
We supply cut flower seeds that we know grow well in the Armidale region because we grow them ourselves and use them in our cut flower bouquets. Many of the seeds and plants you can buy in the shops aren't bred for cut flowers and are too short or don't have a good vase life. We take the guess work out of buying seeds and only sell seed that we grow ourselves for cut flowers.
Seeds
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Zinnias
Common Name: Zinnias
Scientific Name: Zinnia elegans
Plant Type: Annual Flower
Planting Season: Late Spring or Summer (December to February) They need heat
Location: Full Sun
Soil Type: Well-draining soil, rich in organic matter
Watering: Keep the soil moist, but not waterlogged
Height: 30-90cm
Spacing: 20-30cm apart
Bloom Time: Summer to Autumn (December to May)
Growing Tips:
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Sow seeds directly into the garden bed, 6-10mm deep.
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Armidale has a cool climate, so if planting in spring, consider sowing seeds in November to allow the soil to warm up.
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Zinnias require a fertile soil, so consider adding compost or well-rotted manure before planting.
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Water the soil after planting and keep it moist until the seedlings emerge.
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Zinnias are relatively drought tolerant, but will benefit from regular watering during prolonged dry periods.
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Deadhead regularly to encourage more blooms and to prevent the flowers from producing seeds too quickly.
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Zinnias attract pollinators, such as bees and butterflies, to the garden.
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Protect from strong winds and heavy rain.
Note: Zinnias are susceptible to powdery mildew in humid conditions.
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Sunflowers
Common Name: Sunflowers
Scientific Name: Helianthus annuus
Plant Type: Annual Flower
Planting Season: Spring and Summer (September to January)
Location: Full Sun
Soil Type: Well-draining soil, rich in organic matter
Watering: Keep the soil moist but not waterlogged
Height: 1-1.5m
Spacing: 30-60cm apart
Bloom Time: Summer and Autumn(December to March)
Growing Tips:
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Sow seeds directly into the garden bed, 1-2cm deep.
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Water the soil after planting and keep it moist until the seedlings emerge.
Note: Sunflowers are attractive to birds, especially when the seeds start to mature. They will attract rosellas, corellas etc if left to go to seed and will get the occasional nibble as these birds check for ripeness.
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Cupcake Cosmos
Common Name: Cupcake Cosmos
Scientific Name: Cosmos bipinnatus
Plant Type: Annual Flower
Planting Season: Spring (September to November)
Location: Full Sun
Soil Type: Well-draining soil, rich in organic matter
Watering: Keep the soil moist, but not waterlogged
Fertilizer: Use organic fertilizers, such as compost or well-rotted manure, before planting
Height: 60-120cm
Spacing: 30-60cm apart
Bloom Time: Summer to Autumn (December to May)
Growing Tips:
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Sow seeds directly into the garden bed, 5-10mm deep, after the last frost date in spring.
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Cupcake Cosmos is a relatively easy-to-grow plant that produces an abundance of blooms soft pinks and whites.
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The plants prefer well-draining soil and full sun, so make sure to choose a location in your garden that meets these requirements.
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Deadhead the spent flowers regularly to encourage the plant to produce more blooms.
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It has one of the shorter vase lives of the flowers we grow but if picked when the bud is just opening will give a full week with buds continuing to open.