In addition to the Cymbidium spikes (no ID), I used Coleonema album and Leptospermum scoparium 'Pink Pearl.'
Close-up of Cymbidium flowers - there are a total of 12 flowers on the 3 spikes |
Unlike the pink-flowered Coleonema pulchellum I frequently use, which blooms most of the year, C. album blooms only in spring |
The pink petals and burgundy centers of the Leptospermum flowers echo the colors of the orchid |
The orchid had belonged to my mother-in-law, although her plant was originally a division of one of mine, now long gone. The vase I used was a gift from my own mother, purchased on her one and only trip to Finland, her parents' homeland. The arrangement sits on our dining room table, where I can appreciate the contributions of both women, both now also gone.
For more vases assembled from materials collected close to home, visit Cathy at Rambling in the Garden.
All material © 2012-2015 by Kris Peterson for Late to the Garden Party
This is a lovely arrangement, Kris. The elements fit so well together. Nicely done!
ReplyDeleteI love this vase....both the actual vase and the flowers that blend beautifully...those orchids are magnificent as are the Leptospermum. Your vases certainly lift my spirits and the colors are stunning. Thanks Kris!
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely stunning Kris. The colours and texture are wonderful together.
ReplyDeleteI echo Chloris' comment absolutely stunning Kris. Your choice of accompanying material is perfect.
ReplyDeleteAnother beautiful arrangement Kris, just love the shades of pink of the orchids!
ReplyDeleteWow! That shade of pink - like raspberry mousse- is beautiful and the leptospermum has a great supporting role. I don't think any Monday vases have had orchids in before - how long will they last in water, do you know? It will be a real feast for your eyes - lucky you! Thanks for sharing :)
ReplyDeleteI don't know how long they'll last in a vase, Cathy. While I know I've cut single Cymbidium flowers on a few occasions, I don't think I've ever cut long spikes like these. We'll see. They do use the flowers in corsages so that's a hopeful sign of their durability.
DeleteSimply beautiful! What a tribute to both of the special mothers in your life. WG
ReplyDeleteI love the simplicity of the combination, Kris! It really does the job of allowing the Cymbidiums to stand out, but the leptospermum and coleonema don't lose anything either... Super :)
ReplyDeleteOh Kris, that is lovely!
ReplyDeleteA lovely arrangement agin Kris. I really like the Cymbidium flowers. They look as if they might be welcoming to bees, with their soft velvety middles!
ReplyDeleteWhat exuberance the orchid blooms bring to that vase. I've only seen Cymbidium displayed solo and applaud your careful choice of supportive players here. You've created a lovely dance between the two types of flowering branches. What a good eye you have and what a sweet way to honor the women you mention.
ReplyDeleteI love this as we usually see orchids in vases all by themselves. Your supporting players work very well. Equally wonderful is the story of flowers and vase that make the whole arrangement even more special.
ReplyDeleteThat's a fantastic bouquet!
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