Fabulous Fillers and foliage for that FEEL-GOOD flower arrangement!
Gardening can be such a therapeutic and fulfilling activity, and the sense of accomplishment that comes from seeing something beautiful grow from your own hard work is truly priceless. If you're a garden lover looking to add some foliage fillers to your cut flower garden, prioritise foliage and fillers in your cut flower garden, as they really do play a vital role in creating stunning bouquets. And April is definitely a great time to sow these little wonders, as they have plenty of time to mature and produce foliage before the summer heat arrives.
Here are a few of my personal favourite foliage and filler plants:
Lavender: Lavender is a fragrant and hardy plant that produces beautiful blue-purple flowers and silvery-green foliage. It's a great addition to any cut flower garden, as its scent and healing properties make it a popular choice for aromatherapy and relaxation.
Eucalyptus: Eucalyptus is another fragrant and hardy plant that produces beautiful silver-blue foliage. Its leaves are often used in floral arrangements to add texture and interest, and its essential oil is known for its healing and calming properties.
Salvia: Salvia is a beautiful and versatile plant that comes in a variety of colours and produces stunning spiky flowers and foliage. Its leaves have a lovely scent and its flowers attract bees and butterflies, making it a great addition to any pollinator-friendly garden.
Feverfew: Feverfew is a pretty and delicate plant that produces daisy-like flowers and ferny foliage. It's often used in herbal medicine to treat migraines and other ailments, and its sweet scent and delicate flowers make it a popular filler for bouquets.
Baby's Breath: Baby's Breath is a classic filler plant that produces clouds of tiny white flowers and delicate green foliage. Its airy texture and soft color make it a popular choice for wedding bouquets and other romantic arrangements.
Amaranthus: Amaranthus is an easy-to-grow foliage plant that comes in a variety of colours, including green, red, and bronze. Sow the seeds directly in the soil after the last frost.
Dusty Miller: Dusty Miller is a silver-grey foliage plant that adds texture and contrast to cut flower arrangements. Sow the seeds indoors in April and transplant the seedlings outdoors after the last frost.
Nicotiana: Nicotiana is a fragrant foliage plant that produces delicate, trumpet-shaped flowers. Sow the seeds indoors in April, and transplant the seedlings outdoors after the last frost.
Zinnia: While zinnias are primarily known for their colourful flowers, they also have attractive foliage that adds interest to cut flower arrangements. Sow the seeds directly in the soil after the last frost.
In addition to these foliage plants, you can also sow some quick-growing annual flowers like cosmos, marigolds, and sunflowers in April for a burst of colour in your cut flower garden. Remember to follow the planting instructions for each plant and provide them with the appropriate care to ensure overall growth.
Foliage and fillers in our cut flower gardens, add depth, texture, and interest to your bouquets. And not only are they beautiful to look at, but many of them also have healing and therapeutic properties that can enhance our overall well-being.
Let me know what foliage and filler you are choosing this year.
Happy gardening!
