06/07/2026
Perennials make some of the best cut flowers! If you think you only need annuals for a beautiful cutting garden...think again! βοΈ Some of the best bouquet ingredients are hardy perennials that return year after year. Here's how to choose thrillers, fillers, and foliage to create arrangements worthy of the kitchen table throughout the growing season!
A beautiful, seasonal bouquet is all about balance, and there are three key elements to keep in mind when choosing plants:
πͺ»Β Focal Flowers (thrillers) β tall, eye-catching blooms that create structure and serve as the focal point of your arrangement.
πΈ Fillers β colourful flowers that add volume, depth, and softness throughout the bouquet.
π Foliage β the often-overlooked finishing touch that brings texture, contrast, and movement to the design.
The best part? Unlike annuals that need replacing each season, hardy perennials thrive in gardens returning every spring with new growth and new blooms, providing beautiful blooms and foliage for both the garden and the vase. π Once established, many are also surprisingly low-maintenance, making them a rewarding addition to any cutting garden.
The key to perennial cut flowers is to choose plants with different bloom times, some early summer and some late summer, that way you'll always have something blooming to include in your bouquets!
Which perennial from your garden is making its way into the vase this season? π