Top 5 Flowers for a Low-Maintenance Cutting Garden

Life’s full—teenagers, carpools, late-night talks, and a never-ending pile of laundry. But a few simple flowers in a vase? That’s a small joy worth making space for. All you need is a sunny spot, some seeds, and a sharp scissors!

Here are 5 low-maintenance flowers that thrive on neglect and reward you with fresh blooms all season long:

1. Zinnias

Bright, bold, and bloom like crazy. Cut them once, get more. Easy to grow, even easier to love.

2. Sunflowers

Big, cheerful, and basically plant-and-forget. Perfect for a pop of drama with zero stress.

3. Celosia

Feathery and fun, with texture that makes any arrangement feel fancy. Bonus: dries beautifully.

4. Marigolds

Underrated cut flower! Tall varieties bring rich color and last forever in a vase.

5. Cosmos

Delicate, romantic, and tough as nails. Blooms nonstop with almost no effort.

You don’t need more to do—but you do deserve beauty. These flowers give you that, one snip at a time. ENJOY!! If you prefer we do the hoeing and heavy labor, check out our bouquet subscriptions!