Cut Flowers

Cut Flower Seed

Growing cut flowers in your garden is satisfying and beautiful experience. Nothing is easier than walking out into the garden and cutting some blooming flowers to bring indoors. These cut flower varieties are reliable, beautiful and smell great!

Iron Marine stock offers dependable, florist-grade quality in an early, single-stem (column-type) series bred for uniform, one-cut harvests. True to its name, it produces strong, straight, and rigid stems that hold up well through production and handling. The Iron series has shown excellent performance in spring, early summer, and fall plantings, with the ability to achieve up to 55% double flowers without selection, or fully selectable for doubles. Dense, closely set florets form compact 1½–2 inch blooms in soft blush to rose pink, creating a full, refined look. This variety produces only one flowering stem per plant, and pinching is not recommended, as it will stop flowering.

We knew this sunflower was something special the moment it opened in our trial beds. Just Crazy lives up to its name, with bold, ruffled petals flying in every direction and a look you don’t see every day. It’s the kind of flower that makes people stop, stare, and ask where you found it—feel free to send them our way. We’re always searching for sunflowers that break the mold, and this one is pure conversation fuel. Branching plants keep the color coming with an extended bloom window, forming a vibrant mass of orange at peak display. Expect plants to stand about 4–5 feet tall and start flowering in 55–60 days. The pollen-free blooms still offer plenty of nectar, making them a welcome stop for pollinators.

Polar Star Hollyhock (Alcea rosea 'Polarstar') is an elegant, tall perennial known for its large, pure white, single blooms that bring a luminous, refreshing presence to garden landscapes. Part of the "Spotlight Series," this variety combines the traditional charm of hollyhocks with improved vigor and disease resistance, especially against rust. Growing up to 5 to 6 feet tall, Polar Star makes a stunning backdrop in borders or cottage gardens, thriving in full sun and well-drained soil. Its striking white flowers not only provide a beautiful contrast to darker blooms but also attract pollinators like bees and butterflies, enhancing both visual appeal and garden health.

Blueberry Cheesecake mix is composed of white, purple and lavender zinnia varieties. This mixture produces beautiful blooms of semi-double to double flowers on each stem. Zinnias are a perfect choice for any cut flower grower and even attract butterflies to your garden. Large, colorful blooms lend cheer and texture to bouquets and floral arrangements. Spread at 19 lbs per acre or 7 ounces per 1,000 sq.ft.

These stunning 4" bronze ball blooms stand out with their perfectly rounded shape and rich, warm tones. The plants stay compact and sturdy, reaching about 3½ feet tall, making them easy to grow and ideal for garden beds or cutting gardens. Their fashionable salmon-bronze color adds a beautiful touch to late-summer and fall bouquets, especially in autumn arrangements. Easy to grow and highly productive, they thrive in full sun and reward gardeners with an abundance of excellent cut flowers throughout the season.

Mingus Alex is a striking dinnerplate dahlia known for its huge, velvety deep red blooms that bring bold color and elegance to the late-summer garden. The flowers can reach up to 8 inches across, creating a dramatic display that easily becomes the focal point of a border or flower bed. With blooms nearly the size of a dinner plate, this variety truly stands out in the landscape. Despite their impressive size, these dahlias are easy to grow and will continue flowering from mid to late summer until the first frost. They also make outstanding cut flowers for large arrangements, and deer usually tend to leave them alone.

Mars Magic Hollyhock (Alcea rosea 'Mars Magic') is a vibrant, tall perennial prized for its rich, bright red, saucer-shaped flowers that bloom on sturdy, upright spikes throughout the summer. A member of the "Spotlight Series," this variety is known for its strong, single blooms and improved resistance to rust, making it a more resilient choice for cottage gardens and mixed borders. Reaching heights of 5 to 6 feet, Mars Magic adds bold vertical interest and color, thriving in full sun and well-drained soil. Its nectar-rich flowers attract pollinators like bees and butterflies, making it as beneficial as it is beautiful.

Franz Kafka’ is a charming miniature pompon dahlia known for its perfectly round, 2–3 inch blooms in a rich lilac-pink color. The plants typically grow 3–4 feet tall and produce a steady supply of flowers that are excellent for cutting. Thriving in full sun and well-drained soil, this variety blooms from midsummer until the first frost. For best results, plant the tubers 4–6 inches deep after the last danger of frost. In colder regions (zones 3–7), the tubers should be dug up and stored indoors over winter.

The Thomas Edison dahlia is a classic American variety that was first introduced in 1929 and is still widely regarded as one of the finest purple dinnerplate dahlias available. This vigorous plant grows strong and produces an abundance of large, rich purple blooms throughout the season. Its impressive flowers make it an excellent choice for the back of perennial borders, where it can add height and bold color, and it’s also a favorite for cutting gardens thanks to its steady supply of beautiful blooms.

Striking, bi-colored tassels in lime green and raspberry-rose cascade like braided ropes, giving this heirloom amaranth a bold, eye-catching presence. A favorite for direct sowing, it offers both trailing and upright forms that bring movement and texture designers love. Pinch plants at 9 inches to encourage multiple stems and fuller growth. Fast to develop in the heat of summer, its multi-hued blooms make dramatic additions to large bouquets. In the garden, it pairs beautifully with tall, airy companions like cleome, adding depth and visual interest to borders and cutting beds alike.

Linda’s Baby is a charming and beautifully formed ball dahlia known for its exceptional symmetry and neat, rounded blooms. Though the flowers are on the smaller side, they make a big impact with their soft pink and peach tones that add warmth and elegance to the garden. This mid- to late-summer bloomer is easy to grow and produces an abundance of flowers, making it a favorite for both garden displays and cut arrangements. Plants thrive in full sun, where they reward growers with even more blooms throughout the season.

Iron Blue stock offers dependable, florist-grade quality in an early, single-stem (column-type) series bred for uniform, one-cut harvests. True to its name, it produces strong, straight, and rigid stems that hold up well through production and handling. The Iron series has shown excellent performance in spring, early summer, and fall plantings, with the ability to achieve up to 55% double flowers without selection, or fully selectable for doubles. Dense, closely set florets form compact 1½–2 inch blooms in soft blush to rose pink, creating a full, refined look. This variety produces only one flowering stem per plant, and pinching is not recommended, as it will stop flowering.

Dahlia ‘Jowey Fantasy’ is prized for its truly eye-catching blend of colors. The ball-shaped blooms reach about 4–4½ inches across and display a striking mix of white, red, and yellow all within a single flower—an uncommon combination for dahlias. Each bloom is made up of neatly arranged, slightly curved petals that create a full, rounded form. Strong, upright stems hold the flowers high above the plant, making them perfect for cutting and garden display. Growing about 3–4 feet tall, this variety thrives in full sun and well-drained, fertile soil, producing a steady show of blooms from midsummer until the first frost. Ideal for borders, bouquets, and pollinator-friendly gardens, it performs well in zones 3–10.

This outstanding seed-grown Sedum spectabile offers the strong garden performance usually associated with vegetative varieties. Plants are sturdy, full, and naturally compact, forming neat mounds that hold their shape without flopping—making them ideal for borders, beds, or containers. With excellent vigor and consistent growth in both height and spread, it also blooms a bit earlier than many comparable varieties. Soft pink flower clusters rise above attractive light green foliage, creating a dependable perennial that adds long-lasting color and structure to the garden.

Iron Rose Pink stock offers dependable, florist-grade quality in an early, single-stem (column-type) series bred for uniform, one-cut harvests. True to its name, it produces strong, straight, and rigid stems that hold up well through production and handling. The Iron series has shown excellent performance in spring, early summer, and fall plantings, with the ability to achieve up to 55% double flowers without selection, or fully selectable for doubles. Dense, closely set florets form compact 1½–2 inch blooms in soft blush to rose pink, creating a full, refined look. This variety produces only one flowering stem per plant, and pinching is not recommended, as it will stop flowering.

Iron Cherry Blossom stock offers dependable, florist-grade quality in an early, single-stem (column-type) series bred for uniform, one-cut harvests. True to its name, it produces strong, straight, and rigid stems that hold up well through production and handling. The Iron series has shown excellent performance in spring, early summer, and fall plantings, with the ability to achieve up to 55% double flowers without selection, or fully selectable for doubles. Dense, closely set florets form compact 1½–2 inch blooms in soft blush to rose pink, creating a full, refined look. This variety produces only one flowering stem per plant, and pinching is not recommended, as it will stop flowering.

Delicate, feathery plumes in a slightly softer hue than Red Spike offer a refined look for late summer and fall arrangements. This upright amaranth features rich crimson-purple blooms paired with deep purple-red foliage, creating striking contrast and texture in the garden and the vase. A versatile bouquet filler, it performs beautifully both fresh and dried. When young, the tender leaves can also be enjoyed as a nutritious edible green, adding even more value to this classic ornamental—commonly known simply as amaranth.

QIS Red Gomphrena ia highly productive accent flower that is excellent for fresh bouquets or dried arrangements. Produces 1-2" blooms in vibrant red color. The QIS (Quality in Seed) Series is a florist favorite for its consistent production in quality, length, and uniformity. Also known as globe amaranth and common globe amaranth.