Gladiolus is one of the most dramatic yet sophisticated summer cut flowers. They take center stage when placed in a large vase, engaging an entire room with orchid-like blooms opening along sword-like stems. They’re available in many gorgeous colors, some also have fringed or ruffled edges. You can buy gladiolus flowers from grocery stores as a mid-summer treat, but you’ll

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in Cut Flower, Gladiolus, Summer

This summer put Dinnerplate Dahlia Myrtle’s Folly at the top of your must-have list. You’ll be impressed with the ever-changing variations in these gorgeous blooms. Myrtle’s Folly opens up with beautiful raspberry buds to reveal blooms of hot pink with orange, pink, and yellow hues.  Zany petals twist and turn, splitting slightly at the tips. Each bloom is a supersized puffball and

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in Cut Flower, Dahlia