Tithonia as a cut flower?

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tamarmays Norwalk, CT(Zone 6b) Oct 29, 2011

I adore tithonia, but quite often the stem bends/folds near the blossom when I cut it for a bouquet. Does anyone have a solution? Thanks,
Tamar

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haighr Laurel, DE(Zone 7a) Nov 06, 2011

Never used it in arrangements, but how about wiring the stem to keep it from bending?

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BLOSSOMBUDDY Watseka, IL(Zone 5a) Nov 12, 2011

Florists have unique things to keep flowers from gettign bent neck.ou can wire them or there are the "tubes". Unfortuneately , the tithonias have a short vase life without wiring them....Good luck! They are so pretty!

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tamarmays Norwalk, CT(Zone 6b) Nov 19, 2011

Thank you BlossomBuddy and Thank you haighr. Are tubes like straws? I'll find a how to video on wiring. I look forward to learning. Thanks!

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haighr Laurel, DE(Zone 7a) Nov 20, 2011

Yes like straws. You could even use straws as I have done if you can hide them in the vase using marbles or something. You can also use sticks and tape or wire them.

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BLOSSOMBUDDY Watseka, IL(Zone 5a) Nov 25, 2011

Thats exactly right!


(Hey Happy Thanksgiving ya'll and case I dont get to say it later, Merry Christmas!)

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