Where do you cut flowers not when where?

I have gladiola's, freesias, Roses, Acidanthera , and a few more. I just started the flower garden thing so I need a little help with a few things Like I said where do I cut them, when there ready?Also does mothballs really help with armollias, I think I spelt that right? do any of the flowers listed above Multiply. I see my gladiols do , but does the rest?

Where do you cut flowers not when where?
gladiola's you can cut anywhere. on roses the top leaves have 3 leaves as you go farther down you will have 5 leaves. cut just above any of the 5 leaf ones. also if you want long stem roses as they start to bud if you have more that 1 bud per stem, trim off the outter buds. which are considered secondary.


I think freesias will multiply.
Reply:The Japanese who grow flowers by the acre cut their flowers at 18". For many reasons, but primarily because a cut flower needs some stalk to draw nutrients up and into the flowers head. With a short stalk cut flowers don't last very long and may perish before they reach their destination.
Reply:I'm not the best with a green thumb, but when I'm cutting flowers for vases and what not, usually I take the vase out with me, and cut a little more than needed - I can trim them up later to get the right fit for the container. Try taking selections from all over the plant, not just in one spot.





I'm sure there are other suggestions as well