The Best Daisy Varieties for Cutting

Gerbera Daisies

• Gerbera daisies are a favorite variety used for cut flowers. They are one of the most popular types of flowers sold to florists all over the world. The average cost of a Gerbera daisy can be as much as $3.50 per stem. The various types of Gerbera daisies include the single, double, full-crested double, double-crested and quilled. Singles are rarely used by florists.

Perennial Daisies

• Perennial daisies are also appreciated as being wonderful cut flowers. These daisies are basically wildflowers that reseed and naturalize every year. They may range in a wide variety of different colors, including white, yellow, blue, pink and red. This particular flower has a reputation as being one of the most-picked flowers by many during their childhood years for making hand-picked bouquets.

Shasta Daisies

• The Shasta daisy is also a perennial that returns every year. This variety has a deep yellow center that is surrounded by many white petals. This daisy may grow to be from 1 to 3 feet tall, which makes it perfect as a cut flower. It grows best in full sun with well-drained soil. When used in flower arrangements, the Shasta daisy can remain fresh for as long as 10 days.

Black-Eyed Susans

• The black-eyed Susan is another wildflower type of daisy. This flower can be either an annual or a perennial, depending on where it grows. The black-eyed Susan does best in full sun, and nearly any type of soil. It may grow freely in open fields and along roadsides. It works well as a cut flower and can grow to be 2 to 3 feet tall. The black-eyed Susan has a vase life of six to 10 days.