Growing Cut Flowers from Seed and Dahlia Tubers

This season, I dedicated my garden to growing cut flowers from seed, experimenting with different varieties to create stunning arrangements. Sourcing my seeds from Johnny’s Selected Seeds, I explored a mix of vibrant blooms and delicate fillers, taking careful notes to refine my flower planning for next year. I was very happy with all of the seeds I purchased

Pots Filled with Texture and Variety

Beyond the garden beds, I continued growing cut flowers from seed. I experimented with a variety of cut flowers and filler plants in pots. These included:

Snapdragons – Tall, elegant, and perfect for adding height to arrangements.
Cosmos – Airy and whimsical, bringing a delicate touch.
Celosia – Unique, textural blooms that stood out in every bouquet.
Statice & Strawflowers – Ideal for fresh and dried arrangements.

Lessons Learned & Plans for Next Year

Growing cut flowers from seed requires patience, but the reward is unmatched. I learned which varieties performed best in my space and noted improvements for next season—better spacing for airflow, experimenting with succession planting, and adding more filler flowers to balance bouquets.

As I look ahead to next year, I will continue growing cut flowers from seed. I’m excited to expand my selection and fine-tune my garden for even more abundant harvests.

Flowers I Grew from Johnny Seeds

Rudbeckia Triloba

I started 5 plants from seed. Is appreciated for its beauty and versatility, as it contributes both as a filler in arrangements and as an attractive addition to flower pots. CLICK HERE to order from Johnny Seeds

Emerald Tassels Amaranthus seed

I started 5 plants from seed. The plumes were beautiful in flower pots and cut flower arrangements. CLICK HERE to order from Johnny Seeds

Coral Fountain Amaranthus Seed

I started 5 plants from seed. These were also beautiful in my flower pots and a gorgeous addition to arrangements. CLICK HERE TO ORDER FROM JOHNNY SEEDs

Dara Daucus Seed

I started 5 plants started from seed. loved this filler in my pots and bouquets. CLICK HERE to order from Johnny Seeds

Summer Pastels Yarrow Seed

I purchased the seed but I don’t think I grew any. It would make a beautiful filler and I would like to try it next year. Click HERE to Order from Johnny Seeds

Mrs. Burns Lemon Basil Seed

Five plants started from seed. Nice filler in arrangements. It also smells wonderful. Beautiful addition to flower pots and arrangements. Click Here to Order from Johnny Seeds

Audray White Gompherena Seed

5 plants started from seed. Beautiful little flower in arrangements and flower pots. Is a flower that dry’s well for flower arranging. CLICK HERE to order from Johnny Seeds

Cosmos Cupcake White

4 plants started from seed. Gorgeous flowers make a whimsical bouquet. Had them in flower pots but they get to tall. Next year I won’t plant them in pots. Will try them in the garden area. CLICK HERE to order from Johnny Seeds

Cosmos Cupcake Blush

5 plants started from seed. Beautiful whimsical flowers planted in flower pots but next year I won’t do this again. Papery 2 layered flowers. CLICK HERE to order from Johnny Seeds

Giant Marigolds Orange

5 plants started from seed. Gorgeous, long stems, huge flowers that bloomed all summer. They grew in flower pots and added a lot of color. They also looked great in bouquets with the long stems. CLICK HERE to order from Johnny Seeds

Celosia Sunday Bright Pink

5 plants started from seed. These flowers didn’t get very big. I won’t plant them again CLICK HERE to order from Johnny Seeds

Frizzle Sizzle Mini Tapestry

(5 plants started from seed). I loved these, as summer days got hotter stems got longer and I add them to to bouquets. Beautiful in flower pots. They are edible, so gorgeous in salads this summer. CLICK HERE to order from Johnny Seeds

Johnny Potomac Custom Mix Snaps

(10 plants started from seed) Snaps came on strong in early summer. Had these in center of flower pots for height. Beautiful focal point in arrangements. Don’t get very big. CLICK HERE to order from Johnny Seeds

Johnny Potomac Custom Mix Snapdragon Seed

Imperial Antique Shades Hybrid Violas

(10 plants started from seed). These are gorgeous around edges of my flower pots. Beautiful addition to bouquets. They are also edible and beautiful to cook with. CLICK HERE to order from Johnny Seeds