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Bounteous Blossoms A FLOWER ARRANGER'S GARDEN
While some garden references recommend placing a garden of cutting flowers in a less-than-prominent location, we think this design will look great even after you've gathered a good number of flowers. We've included some of the longest-blooming, heaviest-producing perennials available, as well as some more unusual varieties to lend drama and originality to your floral creations. The proportions indicated are approximate; feel free to change the shape of the bed or number of plants in each group. You could even make a separate raised bed with timbers or retaining blocks to use as your cutting garden. Whichever type of bed you prepare, work in lots of humus and other organic material to maximize the fertility of your soil. You may also want to plant spring bulbs-Tulips and Daffodils-this fall for additional beauty next year. With good soil, lots of sun, and regular watering, this garden will produce an abundance of cutting flowers all summer long.

Plant in groups of three.
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a. Achillea 'Ballerina' Height 24", Spacing 18-24". |
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n. Heliopsis 'Summer Sun' Height 36-48", Spacing 24-36". |
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b. Achillea 'Moonshine' Height 18-24", Spacing 12-18". |
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o. Iris 'Dreaming Spires' Height 36", Spacing 18-24". |
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c. Anthemis 'Kelwayi' Height 36", Spacing 18-24". |
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p. Leucanthemum 'Broadway Lights' Height 18-24", Spacing 18-24". |
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d. Buddleia 'Golden Glow' Height 12-15', Spacing 6-8'. |
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q. Liatris 'Alba' Height 24-36", Spacing 18-24". |
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e. Campanula 'Joan Elliott' Height 15-18", Spacing 12-18". |
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r. Liatris 'Kobold' Height 20-30", Spacing 12-18". |
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f. Chasmanthium latifolium Height 36-48", Spacing 15-18". |
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s. Malva alcea var. fastigiata Height 36-48", Spacing 18-24". |
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g. Coreopsis 'Domino' Height 12-18", Spacing 18-24". |
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t. Monarda 'Blue Stocking' Height 36-48", Spacing 18-24". |
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h. Coreopsis 'Sunray' Height 24", Spacing 18-24". |
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u. Monarda 'Gardenview Scarlet' Height 36-48", Spacing 18-24". |
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i. Delphinium 'Bellamosum' Height 36-48", Spacing 18-24". |
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v. Nepeta 'Six Hills Giant' Height 36", Spacing 24-36". |
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j. Delphinium 'Blue Butterfly' Height 24", Spacing 12-18". |
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w. Penstemon 'Elfin Pink' Height 12", Spacing 12-15". |
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k. Delphinium 'MF Pure White' Height 36-48", Spacing 18-24". |
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x. Rudbeckia 'Goldsturm' Height 24-30", Spacing 15-18". |
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l. Echinacea 'Magnus' Height 36", Spacing 15-18". |
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y. Salvia 'Blue Queen' Height 12-24", Spacing 15-18". |
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m. Goniolimon tataricum Height 10-15", Spacing 12-15". |
| This garden includes 78 plants of 25 cultivars. Substitutions of similar plants may be made if some varieties are not available. |
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helpful hints
- Bring a bucket of water along to plunge the flowers into as soon as they are cut.
- Adding a few drops of bleach to the water will keep your flowers looking fresh.
- Eliminating the Buddleia 'Sungold' will make Bounteous Blossoms a Zone 4 collection.
- Pick the blooms frequently to trigger continuous blooming through the season.
Credits: Etera Perennial Guide, Vol. 1, 1999
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