The MUST-HAVE Filler Flowers for My Cut Flower Farm : Flower Hill Farm

[@YanickaQuilt]

I am in my first "ish" year and I am in the "let's try every flowers" phase because I have no idea what will work for me and what won't. I consider this year a trial year and plan to give my bouquets to people that can't afford it.

[@frasersgirl4383]

What a great plan!!! ❤❤❤

[@HeatherCapps-l7p]

I'm doing the same thing. Practice year :) We have a local convalescent home that I also plan to donate bouquets.

[@carolleimbach6407]

Good plan! Hope you have great success!

[@WesternMONo-TillGardening]

I've mostly grown vegetables in the past but am going to have a trial year with cut flowers and give away the bouquets as well. Good luck to you!

[@crystalcresie5333]

Yes, I am overwhelming myself with seeds, lol.

[@adaliblthe9653]

Mint. Especially the furry leafed catmint. Cannot live without it.

[@crowellovecraft7289]

Omg...I don't where to start but I just realised our journey with your grandpa ..and with u is what made me become a florist....I sold my first bouquet yesterday ....thanks x

[@claytoncomeaux414]

I'll always remember Grandpa and Irishbells video.❤

[@deniselevesque5317]

My favorite last year was Sweet Annie. It’s fantastic, it dries well, I love the scent, it’s sturdy branchy so it acts as a frog in arrangements. Yep, Sweet Annie

[@Cherryparfait41]

Yes! Love its fragrance. Also love making a sweep to transplant the ones that self seeded come spring. Makes a wonderful wreath base if you get it while flowers are still very tight.

[@kristiobrien1418]

I really love adding bunny tails (grass) to my bouquets. I had some in my deck containers last year and I will definitely be doing them again!

[@alihuebner9086]

I've tried 3 times and I can't get them to germinate. Helpful hints?!?

[@kristiobrien1418]

​@@alihuebner9086 last year was my first year doing it so I might have gotten lucky, but I did mine on a seed heating mat when I did my peppers. They were very slow and I think I did 3-5 seeds per cell. If you do onion from seed you might do the bunny tails at the same time.

[@alihuebner9086]

@@kristiobrien1418 hey thanks! I'll try that

[@priscillagipson-huntley1842]

I think they’re a little tricky. But I think it definitely needs to stay moist and sowed directly on top.

[@kymzyanks]

I love adding baptisia. Both the flowers and greenery make for a nice filler.

[@elisiabarber7541]

Agreeeee

[@TheFragrantBunch]

My favorite filler is Eryngium (aka Sea Holly). Bonus is it dries well too!!

[@christiensgarden3325]

Thank you so much for everything you make me smile every time I watch your videos

[@pattiohare4280]

I grew Hibiscus Mahogany Splendor for the first time this year as a filler. Don’t think I’ll ever be able to go without it. So beautiful in Fall arrangements. So happy to see a cut flower video from you! You are so entertaining! You make learning about cut flowers so much fun!!

[@BramptonGardener]

I was finally able to get dome seeds last month. I'm excited to grow them this year. I've done cranberry hibiscus and that was nice.

[@OohMilitia]

Do you pinch your seedlings? I grew a few plants last year but I only got on central stalk.

[@BramptonGardener]

I can't remember if I did or not. I do on plants that are outgrowing my space before I can plant them. But if they're small I don't.@@OohMilitia

[@thethirddayfarm9480]

Love all of those fillers. I myself would have to add ageratum. I love ageratum and I use it not only for the flowers but also for its gorgeous greenery. I also love yarrow and orlaya.

[@BrendaB7070]

So happy to see a cut flower video from you again! You were my first- I followed you first! Always love, love your videos! Thank you, thank you!

[@angelabromley3712]

False indigo. Everyone loves it. Grow in yellow and blue. I'm going to get some purple going soon. Then later the seed pods have their use too.

[@BramptonGardener]

I love using basil, mint and dill, they smell amazing.

[@josiemaroney9822]

That's a great list. I would add cress. There are so many kinds and they add some shape and interest.

[@bloominghope777]

I really love using mignonette in my arrangements. They are a delicate spike, kind of like Veronica, but smell better. I also love using viscaria too! Like you said, Nicole, the list literally goes on and on! I use all the varieties you listed, except the incredible coreopsis. Time to get online... 😊

[@eringarneau9916]

I love all of the ones you listed. I also adore northern sea oats and sedum (autumn joy) as filler in my fall bouquets. They are both perennial and last forever in a bouquet. The northern sea oats can even tolerate being grown in a little shade. I’m just a home gardener with a cut flower garden with limited space and I love to ‘steal’ filler flowers from my perennial beds. I also give an honorable mention to strawflowers (which are so easy to do from seed).

[@lisacourchaine9413]

I love Dusty Miller!

[@madelinerivera7445]

Where are you? I've watched other flower friends youtuber waiting for you to come on. :( I need my Nicole fix, lol. Hope all is well with you. Hey, I got the floret flower seeds today. She should be grateful that you mentioned her because I didn't even know them until you said something. Guess I'll watch this video again, and again and again. Gosh, I sound like a stalker but I'm not...your videos just always makes me happy.

[@marshaburleigh3442]

My favorite perennial filler flowers are rudbeckia triloba and caryopteris. This past fall I found 15 caryopteris gold crest in gallon pots on sale for $5 at my local garden center. I am so excited to have them as fillers for this year! I also have a variegated caryopteris that I love, I hope I can find some more of them.

[@mywrath9998]

Asparagus ferns are my favorite

[@WesternMONo-TillGardening]

I've never thought of that! How long do they hold up in a vase?

[@mdorn6592]

I used Thai Basil in my cut flower arrangements after seeing you use basil in your farmer market bouquets - It looked amazing with sunflowers and made my house smell amazing! My new favorite, along with Gaura (Wandflower)...like little butterflies fluttering in the arrangement

[@patriciacole8773]

I’m trying Emerald Towers Basil this year

[@NicolesGardenNS]

Great list, pretty much all faves of mine too (trying Cardinal basil this year, that ones new to me but OMG look it up if you haven’t heard of it!!) That’s a great selection of books on your table too 😊

[@ginnysulya9805]

Hi Nicole, I love Scabiosa as a filler adds that airy element! It grows easily from seed and has long stems! 💖

[@BACKYARDBLOOMSWITHKIM]

I order some of these seeds also

[@dianemartin5297]

Sweet annie!!

[@BrightestBlessings7899]

We have been growing Chocolate Basil and Genovese and Lettuce Leaf Basil and orange Basil and lemon Basil all down the back of my house. The scent is amazing.

[@hickorygolddoc]

Love to grow flowers! Zinnias, Dahlias, Bachelor Buttons, Daffodils, Hollyhocks, Sun Flowers, a ton of annuals and vines. But we just rebuilt part of our house and until I settle on permanent shrubs and such, I think it would be fun to just try out some new varieties! Definitely saving you video as many of what you showed are so cool!

[@earthrootshomestead]

I had a patch of Beefsteak Plant (Perilla) pop up on my property this year. I believe it’s in the mint family. It’s so beautiful! It adds height, scent, greenery & dainty purple flowers on spikes. I never hear it talked about, it’s amazing! Being in the mint family, it is so prolific. I will grow it every single year & use it bouquets.

[@jaredweisman9219]

So happy feverfew made the list!! I’m also a big fan of sedum. Produces tons of stems and a breeze to harvest!

[@nicolethijs5428]

You are such a joy to listen too!

[@StatelineGardener]

Such a great list. I always forget about filler flowers.

[@savannahrossy2405]

Mines are Roses and Ranunculus and Peonies! I plan to nurse the Ranunculus and breed them whilst my peonies mature ! 😂

[@NaturesDelightfulComb]

Love how you use fillies like basil. I am starting a flower far this month, I have love your insights and willingness to share what works for you

[@Nyara79]

Coleus! I had a deep dark red and a rich orange variety that both grew huge and it was great as a filler. You know it’ll last in a vase, it’ll even grow roots!

[@Car-jy8pw]

I love the brain and cockscomb celosia as a focal of they’re big. It’s captivating to me.

[@Katsimagination21]

Hi Nicole 😊 Bee Balm, Anise Hyssop , they were soooooooo good for me last year , I’m hoping my Feverfew comes back as I direct seeded it , and it was too short for bouquets ❤ and yes Yarrow and Sedum ! So good !

[@thethirddayfarm9480]

I'm in zone 4 northern Maine and my feverfew came back beautifully. I didn't cover it or anything.

[@patriciacole8773]

Turkeys ate so much of my feverfew

[@ladapeskova8413]

Great list of fower fillers. I also love Centranthus, whis is a long blooming perenial. My frined had it in a wild flowers inspired wedding bouquet.

[@suekrebs3497]

Thanks for the tip about the Coreopsis. Botanical Interest is listed as Sold out. Fortunately I was able to order today from Baker Seeds. Happy gardening!

[@jillrenier3194]

Love them all, thanks Nicole!

[@crystalcresie5333]

I love these videos. I already have some of these seeds this year from watching videos of you making bouquets.

[@patriciacole8773]

I highly recommend orach mountain spinach!!! It’s huge colorful and seedy. Amazing!!! Over six feet tall. Self sows.

[@grisespino5342]

Coleus! Going to try feverfew and lemon basil 💚🌱

[@seedsaverdiane5636]

Not sure if any one has suggested Clary Sage. I grew it last season for first time and loved it for a filler and also dries well

[@melinaking9430]

I love Dara! I’m trying some Ammi this year, too.

[@ivylll3397]

Grew statice last year & FELL IN LOVE with it! Gomphrena was a miss for me - never got them tall enough to be useful in bouquets. Looking forward to trying out amaranth this year (the ponytail w/ pompon-like flower?)

[@BramptonGardener]

My gomphrena are always so tiny.

[@zaneymay]

I planted over 300 ranunculus nov--dec. the majority of them are up! I just soaked for 3 hrs and planted in the ground, zone 8b.

[@cbak1819]

That is so funny you mentioned coreopsis .. I bought some last year because my Mom always grew the short variety. And I thought I'd grow her some...Bonus!! Thank flower friend❤

[@FoxHollowPeonies]

Love Chinese Forget-Me-Nots! That blue is so amazing in bouquets. Great, airy filler! 🩵🩵🩵

[@BramptonGardener]

I grew feverfew last year. They were very small, i hope they come back and get bigger. Ill start a few more this year. Gotta through my seeds in the fridge.

[@Daffodils2Daisies]

Thank you for this list!

[@TheMistakenGarden]

I have been looking forward to your video all weekend! You have me so excited for flower season this year for my videos ❤

[@Julie-gn2cv]

Great video thank you. Would love a video about fillers and cut flowers the deer are less likely to eat.

[@BACKYARDBLOOMSWITHKIM]

I grew some cinnamon basil last year. I need to find the lemon basil and give it a try. Doing fever few this year. I done have much space to grow a lot however going to try to mingle into the landscape

[@kerrydaz]

I have a flowering almond bush that has fantastic green leafy filler branches and in the spring are über pretty to look at when blooming!

[@elisiabarber7541]

I really liked using bronze fennel and bouquet dill last year! Hoping it didn’t completely take over with reseeding 😅

[@rosen4200]

Rudbekia Triloba is my personal favorite but is a bit challenging for me when it comes to germination.

[@Jazzidoodle]

Gypsophillia is a definite for me

[@cheyennedesmet5386]

The herbs I love to use are basil, dill, sage, feverfew, mint, yarrow, rosemary, and chamomile as fillers. I love to use celosia, bunnyt

[@cheyennedesmet5386]

Sorry, it was bunny tails grass, swisschard and bee balm as a few others.

[@christiensgarden3325]

Bells of Ireland

[@katipohl2431]

Coryopsis is the new must-have. Personally I love Amni visnaga.

[@cherriethomas9538]

This is my first year growing the hairy balls. I'm looking for more exciting things to put in there too.

[@jenniferwolford4646]

I love ageratum too!

[@nathinaduncan4328]

I agree with all of this!! I lovveeee statice but for some reason have a hard time growing it, like what is that even?! I decided to switch it up this year and plant loaddds of perennials. Lots of matricaria, yarrows and finally get my eucalyptus set up in the hoophouse to see if I can keep it overwintered in Vermont!! Lemon basil is something I will always grow thanks to you

[@ahermitslife3684]

I think that I was paying attention and didn't hear any yarrow. It grows really well here in SC and is beautiful .

[@sarahb3565]

I also love mint. Nice smell and it grows like a weed so you always have more ❤

[@WesternMONo-TillGardening]

I'm so afraid of mint. 😆 I've always only grown it in a pot due to how it spreads but it's so tempting to actually put it in the ground for filler.

[@sarahb3565]

@WesternMONo-TillGardening some big flower farmers do. I have mine in raised beds so that it doesn't go crazy. Heard mountain mint might be less invasive but still a perennial?!

[@WiscoGarden]

Ammi and mint!

[@thepurplebead]

I started cool season seeds about 8 days ago, way more than I’ve ever grown or will have space for. Trying lisianthus for the first time…well almost all of these flowers are first time, lol. I plan to share the excess with neighbors and coworkers who want to grow. I’m amazed to see how all of them are doing. I focused on dahlias last year and will be curious to see what comes back. I’m in zone 7b.

[@outgrowin]

I love your faves, many are on my list as well! ❤

[@Olivia54984]

In between wanting to grow "all the flowers", you nail my entire top 10. I also have a wax leaf privet that should not grow here that I like and my mature honeysuckle 'Kintzley's Ghost' that fakes eucalyptus.

[@kathrynmettelka7216]

Cinnamon basil is my favorite.

[@rhondaschenk5727]

Fun Nicole, thanks!!!

[@marie9244]

Hi Nicole, Cress, Dara or Corncockle’s I’m in Melbourne Australia 🇦🇺 but I do have all the ones you listed. All beautiful ❤

[@karenschwartz5209]

Great, thanks😊

[@nikkichevere]

I love carmine!!

[@pattydescipio1739]

All great ones but you must include blue borage!! Cool hardy I. Come 5b - It is the hardest worker I. My garden and very unique! Also cress- can not get enough penny cress. Also Nigella- so many varieties and do versatile

[@georgepatterson4707]

Loved the video. Thank you

[@Bloomingbumbles]

I grew coreopsis a few years ago only because the seed packet was wrong (I was expecting ageratum 😂) I love it in bunches but hate the harvesting of it! Also it self seeds and I have it popping up everywhere each year so I no longer sow any new seeds just enjoy what naturally comes up.

[@Stamza]

My favorite filler is Cosmos

[@melissamiew4056]

Seed starting day is Feb 20th. What i'm looking forward to growing the most would be, Pansies and Fennel. Both are a first for me.

[@Flowerfreak72]

Lemon basil sun scalds in the South.

[@Cherryparfait41]

Something I have enjoyed growing for greenery is plectranthus’silver shield. I gotta tell ya…I took a sweep of it to root before frost hit and it has been going ever since. I let it flower and it even dropped seed. So tiny!! 😅 Curious if they’ll do anything since there weren’t any bees involved. 🤔

[@pathoward5721]

My favorite flower 🌸 girl ❤❤❤ me some Nicole 🎉🎉🎉

[@sandygroves5297]

Your bells of Ireland!

[@lookouthill11]

Yarrow and sea holly

[@sherrymurphy-kleine4592]

Is that a Sunflower Steve hat?? Cool!! ☺

[@ValSpringer]

New to your channel and love it! I'm adding gomphrena to my home gardens. What variety do you like? I see QIS and Audray. They have different growth habits it seems. I would like to add them to my zinnia garden.

[@dianeshort8066]

Frosted grass.

[@ButterflyBox89]

Apple mint and lemon balm

[@Edu_Kate]

Is orlea a filler flower? I seem to recall you loved that one. I bought the star flowers, I think it's in the scabiosa family, after you fell in love with it. I'm going to try growing indoors and some winter seed sowing outside. I suck at growing from seed, but I have so many. If you already started petunias I'd better get going on mine! I'm about same zone as you here in Minneapolis. Newly 5a from 4b. Last year, I bought those edible ones you got from Baker's Creek,, the ruffly, multicolor pink ones.

[@paulanelson2183]

I was looking for the list of flower fillers in your description because some of the names you shared, I am not certain how they spell. Could you please share a written list. 🙏 Thank you so much! ❤

[@krystalnebel7304]

What is you top cut flowers to grow that are easy. I would be very interested to know. Thank you for all your tips. I am going to do basil this year too. Can't wait.

[@lauriesickles5393]

Bells of Ireland, ladies mantel, eucalyptus

[@fur3lis3]

Double feverfew needs to be more advanced to cut, like double daffodils. My perennial feverfew patch comes up much later than that annually planted one and doesn’t produce as well as annually planted ones. I love Persian basil that is multicoloured. I buy the seed from Baker Creek. In the spring, I get tall buttercup flowers which make the most adorable filler (native plant) and later, I love verbena and tansy.

[@emilygalyen7079]

I have such a hard time growing celosia and basil! it never gets half as tall as yours were, and Ive tried all the plume kind, any tips? do they need fertilizer or more water than other flowers? zone 4b, here as well.

[@patriciakeys4873]

I like amaranth but it just attracted all the beetles and chewing insects. I could not use the leaves at all for filler. I only really like the red color but this year I'm not growing it at all to see if my garden will not be invaded by beetles as much.

[@FlowerHillFarm]

Bummer! I've never had a bug problem with it but have heard about others having a similar issue!

[@bloominghope777]

I have had issues with the foliage getting eaten up too, so I just strip all the foliage and still use the bloom/head. They still look beaut!

[@breannagiesbrecht2747]

Hey Nicole thanks for another fun video ❤ where do we get the coreopsis seeds from ? I already checked johnnys seed 😅

[@deshgouri]

Lovely! Thank you Nicole! Do you use Basil flowers or just the foliage? Doesn't basil begin to lose vigor when it is allowed to flower? Also, when do you begin your basils from seed?

[@ЛарисаКирилюк-к6и]

Greetings from Ukraine! Nicole, please answer the question about the device that turned your shed into a cooler. Who is the manufacturer and where can you buy it? I have friends in the USA who can buy it and bring it to me. I really like watching your videos. Your bouquets are beautiful. Thank you for them. Sorry for my English. Sincerely, Larisa

[@evawood9655]

Batchelor buttons.. 💙 ps.. where do you order plugs from?

[@maryanderson6897]

I am very interested to learn which brand of soil blocker you use. I want to convert but am concerned about hand pain. Which one is most comfortable?