Flowers for Cutting

The following list gives some examples of the hardy and non-hardy bulbs that produce flowers that are particularly suitable for cutting:

Non-Hardy

  • Clivia
  • Cyrtanthus purpureus (Snakes-head lily)
  • Freesia
  • Ixia
  • Ranunculus asiaticus (Turban buttercup)
  • Sparaxis
  • Watsonia

Hardy

  • Agapanthus
  • Alstroemeria (taller spp. and cvs)
  • Amaryllis belladonna (Belladonna lily)
  • Anemone De Caen Series
  • Anemone St Brigid Series
  • Camassia
  • Crinum
  • Crocosmia (Montbretia)
  • Dierama (Angel's fishing rod)
  • Galtonia
  • Gladiolus
  • Iris Dutch Hybrids
  • Iris latifolia (English iris)
  • Iris xiphium
  • Lilium (Lily)
  • Narcissus (Daffodil)
  • Nerine
  • Ornithogalum (tall spp.)
  • Tulipa (Tulip)
  • Zantedeschia (Arum lily)