Gardening enthusiast shares favorite blooms in summer's final flowerbed array
In the heart of West Yorkshire, florist Sarah Statham, known for her sustainable and foam-free arrangements, recommends Rudbeckia Sahara for a romantic garden palette. This hardy daisy blooms in shades of gold and orange, blending well with both bold and subtle colour schemes.
For those seeking a delicate, dancing presence, Japanese anemone is a favourite choice. These flowers offer a fresh burst of beauty just as many summer flowers are fading, and they look incredible on their own in bud vases. Thompson & Morgan offers Anemone Trio bare root plants for £12.99, while Amazon sells three mixed Hydrangea macrophylla plants in pots for £18.99.
If space is tight, dahlias can be grown in pots. Caroline Bates, creative director of Hayloft Floral, recommends them for their variety of shapes, sizes, and colours. Thompson & Morgan and Chiltern are sources for buying dahlias, and Sarah Raven's website offers options for both sowing seeds and buying plug plants for beginners. To ensure continuous flower production, Bates suggests deadheading dahlias.
Cosmos is another cheerful and easy-to-grow flower that continues to grow with more cutting. Learning to deadhead cosmos will keep them growing back week after week. Sam Dawson, creative director of Fields & Flowers, recommends the variety 'Purity' of cosmos. Inexpensive compost can be used for growing cosmos, and sources for buying cosmos seeds include Sarah Raven, Chiltern, and RHS Plants.
For a romantic touch, consider the variety 'Double Click Cranberries', 'cupcake blush', and 'apricotta' suggested by Dawson. These cosmos varieties offer a soft, romantic tone that blends well with both bold and subtle palettes.
Rocket Gardens is a source for buying zinnia plug plants, while Thompson & Morgan and Chiltern offer zinnia seeds. Zinnias are loved by wildlife and are easy to grow. Sophie Warren-Smith, a bespoke wedding florist for the last five years, recommends growing hydrangeas for their effortless elegance and versatility. The best time to plant hydrangeas is early spring, and sources for buying hydrangeas include Thompson & Morgan and Crocus.
Thompson & Morgan sells a 9cm pot of Hydrangea paniculata 'Limelight' for £14.99, while Crocus offers a 3 litre pot of Hydrangea arborescens 'Pink Annabelle' for £39.99. For those looking for a more unique hydrangea, RHS Plants sells a 9cm pot of Anemone x Hydrangea 'Königin Charlotte' for £11.99.
After a 25-year career in journalism, Sophie Warren-Smith trained to be a florist in 2019 and launched Flowers Inside My Head, a bespoke floral design studio. Kate Avery from The Little Flower School recommends growing hydrangeas in pots, and she also recommends Japanese anemone for their versatility.
In conclusion, a small cut flower growing patch can be started in pots, offering a romantic and diverse array of flowers to brighten up any garden. Whether you choose dahlias, cosmos, zinnias, or Japanese anemone, these flowers are sure to bring a touch of beauty to your outdoor space.
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