Seed Talk #21 - Cut & Come Again Cool Flowers, Part 1

Wondering which cool flowers will branch and produce multiple rounds of blooms? Today, Lisa and Layne discuss the first half of ...

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🌺 "Cut and come again" flowers are plants that respond well to cutting by producing more branches and blooms.

🍃 These types of flowers are desirable for flower farmers due to their repeat blooming and branching, offering continuous harvests for bouquets.

🐝 Ami (also known as Queen Anne's Lace) is a favorite among flower arrangers and florists because of its lacy appearance and pollinator-attracting qualities.

🌼 Successive plantings of cut flowers can ensure a consistent supply of blooms throughout the season, acting as a hedge against losses due to unpredictable weather or pests.

📈 With proper care and conditions, some cut and come again plants can produce a large number of stems per plant, which can vary based on the variety and the grower's practices.

🦌 Certain flowers, such as Foxglove and carnations, are mentioned to have deer or pest resistance, an important consideration for garden planning.

💧 The timing of harvest is crucial for some varieties, such as godetia (godetia or clarkia), as blooms can progress quickly, especially in fluctuating temperatures.

🌞 Flowers like Dill and Golden drumsticks thrive in and are often planted in full sun for maximum branching and bloom production.

🌱 The importance of experimenting with different planting times (fall versus early spring) for various flowers to optimize stem length, bloom size, and productivity is highlighted.

🔁 The podcast emphasizes the value of trying to grow each flower variety multiple times and adjusting care techniques to achieve optimal results.

Timestamped Summary

00:47 Introduction to the follow-up episode on "Cut and Come Again" cool flowers, part one of a series discussing various flowering plants.

01:18 Explanation given on what a "Cut and Come Again" flower is, detailing how such a plant produces repeat blooms through continuous cutting to stimulate new growth and branching.

01:52 Discussion on why it's beneficial to plant successions of cut and come again plants to ensure a constant supply of the biggest and best blooms for harvest.

05:28 The benefits of growing Ami (false Queen Anne's Lace) are highlighted, including its appeal as a decorative filler in bouquets and attraction to pollinators.

09:14 Introduction to Atroplex, a plant with eye-catching seed pods, and discussion on how many stems it produces and their longevity as cut flowers.

11:39 Discussion on Annual Baby's Breath as a valuable early spring flower, its branching capability, and how long they produce for commercial purposes.

14:13 Overview of growing Bachelor Buttons, their early blooming nature, and potential for long flowering periods into July if properly harvested regularly.

18:49 Benefits of growing different varieties of Rudbeckia (Black-eyed Susans), particularly their ability to produce a large number of stems when fall planted.

23:17 The allure of growing Canterbury Bells (Campanula) for their large, elegant bell-shaped flowers that add a unique quality to bouquets.

26:25 Appeal of growing Carnations (Dianthus) for their fragrance, beautiful colors, and overall usefulness as cut flowers with branching stems.

30:01 Introduction to Dill as a cut flower with unique characteristics, like producing large airy umbels resembling fireworks, and its potential for producing numerous stems.

33:19 The striking appearance of Fox Glove (Digitalis) and its suitability for dramatic flower spikes, including first-year flowering varieties.

39:56 Advantages of growing Golden Drumsticks (Craspedia), discussing the cheerful aesthetic they bring to bouquets and their drying capabilities. The format, as requested, is a timestamped topic header that provides a brief summary of what the discussion entails at that point in the video, including plant introductions, characteristics, uses, and cultivation tips. This should help viewers find specific information within the video quickly.

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Q&A

Why are foxgloves worth growing?

Foxgloves are worth growing because they have long dramatic spikes of tubular flowers with freckled throats, offering a variety of colors including pinks, purples, peaches, whites, and creams. They are also resistant to deer and rabbits and can grow well in part sun to part shade areas.

How many stems does each foxglove plant produce, and how long does it produce?

Each foxglove plant typically produces three strong initial stems, and then they'll branch out to provide an additional four to six stems. However, once the heat and humidity start, the plants begin to produce shorter stems and eventually stop producing.

Do you plant successions of foxglove?

No, foxglove is not typically planted in successions. It is mostly fall-planted to encourage the tallest stems and the most abundant production.

Why are bachelor buttons worth growing?

Bachelor buttons are worth growing because they are an early Bloomer with true blue colors that are in high demand. They can bloom super early in the season and are fantastic for adding a pop of color to bouquets.

How many stems does each bachelor button plant produce, and how long does it produce?

A bachelor button plant continues to bloom and produce more stems if it's consistently harvested, potentially producing stems into July. If the central stem is cut deep enough, it can encourage more branching, leading to more stems.

Do you plant successions of bachelor buttons?

No, bachelor buttons are typically direct-seeded in the fall and cannot be direct-seeded in early spring.

Why are golden drumsticks worth growing?

Golden drumsticks, known as craspedia or Billy balls, are worth growing because they are cheerful little yellow globes that add a unique and bright touch to bouquets, and they dry beautifully, although they are often all used up fresh.

How many stems does each golden drumstick plant produce, and how long does it produce?

Each golden drumstick plant produces 10 to 15 stems, with the stems starting to get shorter as the weather heats up. They usually finish producing as the summer gets going.

Do you plant successions of golden drumsticks?

Yes, golden drumsticks are fall-planted, and very early spring planted, and sometimes an additional planting is made later in the spring, depending on the weather.