Cut just above this break and the plant will keep producing new growth and bloom at the offshoots that you kept intact on the plant. Follow the stem down from the flower until you hit a “break,” which is essentially the section of the flower where new growth emerges (see above).You want to cut at these times of the day to prevent wilting from the harsh sun and heat. Early morning and late evening are the best times to cut flowers.Once your Zinnias, Cosmos, Sunflowers, and more are in bloom comes the fun part - harvesting to create your work of art! There are a few simple steps to ensure your cut flower lasts longer, and best practices to encourage the plant you're cutting from to keeps on producing flowers in your garden. The size of your container and the width of the opening will determine how many flowers you'll need for each arrangement. Remember: flowers can always get shorter, but they can’t re-grow! Always err on the side of caution when making your cuts. Stand each flower up on the surface next to your container to see how tall it will look and then use that estimate to cut your flowers to size. The same size vase with a wider opening may require 6-8 to look complete. A tall, sturdy vase with a narrow opening can look full with just a few Sunflower stems. The wider the opening of your vase, the more flowers you’ll need to get a full look. Place each stem on the surface next to the vase to estimate how much of the stem you'll need to cut. If you have shorter flowers with smaller blooms (like Cosmos or Bachelor Buttons), you can use a short vase or even a bud vase to create your arrangement. If you’re doing a large bouquet with a variety of different wildflowers, you’ll also want to use a tall, sturdy vase. Flowers with big heads (like Sunflowers) need a tall, sturdy vase or container to keep the heavy blooms supported. Depending on your vase or type of wildflower, there are several ways to size your cut flowers. Don’t worry about cutting your stems to size while you’re out in the garden it’s best to wait until you’re back inside and have your vase or other container in front of you.
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