I have planted quite a few bulbs, lilies, tulips, daffs, and perennials, irises and poppies for my Granddaughter Jenna to make bouquets out of. She loves to make bouquets. And the lilies et al are planted in rows in my iris beds, so Jenna can work her garden, while I'm working in the sales garden.

I was trying to think of some perennials that would act as fillers for the bouquets, and all I can think of is gypsophila.

And then I thought who would know better than Neal!

So Neal, or anyone, any suggestions for fillers to grow for Jennas bouquets? Not roses, or anything thorny.

Thanks!

Oh, and full sun, zone 6.

Maybe not for this year, but I know in a flower design class I took we used Salal, a leafy shrub. I don't know if it is hardy in zone 6, though.

Arborvitae
Ornamental Grasses
Ferns

Thank you Susan. I will look that up. I'm not familiar with it.

She has tons of ornamental grasses to choose from. There are some ferns, but not in that area. I love ferns with lilies, so I could always send her to cut some of them. Great idea!

I like to use Baptisia stems. Love the look of the leaves.

That's a great idea, too, Bev. I just happen to have some sitting in pots. I think the white ones would be especially pretty in bouquets. Thanks! I'll put some right in Jennas rows.

Gives a nice vertical element, I think. Glad to help!

I like to put herbs with flowers pollyk. Summer savory, italian flatleaf parsley and the sages are a few of my favs.

Well, thank you D'Nut! Great ideas!

I've been away from Cubits for some time and hadn't seen this thread, so sorry Polly. I like old fashioned coral bells as filler for arrangements, and they're usually blooming at the same time as bearded Iris and Peonies. Various blooming trees and shrubs make pretty fillers for spring bulb blooms. Feverfew is an excellent cut flower and works well with Lilies.

Thanks Neal. No problem, actually you're just in time. I am finishing up my Bluestone order. Since she likes the lilies, I think the feverfew is a good suggestion. And they have some nice blooming heuchera, too. Great ideas!