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I didn't actually use any of the plants featured in my May favorites post. There's plenty of material in the same color range scattered through other areas of the garden. Here's a closer look at the individual elements:
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| Clockwise from the upper left: Grevillea 'Superb' (framed by Abelia 'Kaleidoscope'), Achillea 'Moonshine', Agonis flexuosa 'Nana', Bignonia capreolata, Euphorbia 'Dean's Hybrid', and Tanacetum niveum |
And here's the finished product stationed opposite the front door:
For more flower and foliage creations, constructed from materials at the fingertips of participating gardeners, visit Cathy at Rambling in the Garden, the host of "In a Vase on Monday." For those of you in the US, best wishes for a wonderful holiday and the unofficial start of summer.
All material © 2012-2016 by Kris Peterson for Late to the Garden Party
Once again a fabulous vase that makes a big statement especially with the Bignonia capreolata....great colors too that say, it's summer!
ReplyDeleteFrom a temperature perspective, it feels more like spring - we've had a remarkably cool and comfortable May - but the flowers aren't waiting for the heat to crank up. I'm hoping that our "May gray" transitions to "June gloom" and the intense heat holds off until July but that may be a pipe dream.
DeleteBeautifffulll, love the colors. I really must find a Grevillea!
ReplyDeleteI've fallen head over heels in love with Grevilleas. Just in the past 5 years, I've accumulated at least 8 different varieties. I don't think I can even count the total number of plants off the top of my head.
DeleteCoral is a favorite color of mine too, and so of course I just love your vase this week!
ReplyDeleteIt's a very happy color I think!
DeleteOh what a fabulous welcome for your visitors Kris. I've not heard of that particular euphorbia. It looks subtle but is still striking. Off to find out more about it.
ReplyDeleteEuphorbia 'Dean's Hybrid' isn't even all that common here, Anna, but it's become one of my favorites. It moves around a bit but it's not as pushy as some Euphorbias, at least not here.
DeleteCorals are always a great choice Kris. That Bignonia capreolata is just amazing and the view from overhead is just wow!
ReplyDeleteI never know how those overhead shots are going to turn out. There are cabinets in the kitchen above where I take most of my photos and I just lift the camera as high as I can and click. I liked this one too.
DeleteAnother good one. I like how the Bignonia hangs down so the shape is clearly visible.
ReplyDeleteThe Bignonia is very photogenic. I inherited this one with the garden (after vowing I'd never plant another of them based on my experience trying to keep one at our former house under control). I saw a nice, well-managed specimen at the Huntington so I know it's possible to keep it under control.
DeleteWell done, Kris! Thrilling coral color.
ReplyDeleteThanks Peter!
DeleteCoral is such a beautiful colour and your vase is reflecting it so well!
ReplyDeleteI'm pleased you liked it, Anca!
DeleteA lovely welcome for your guests; I hope you had a lovely time with them. I love the Bignonia capreolata, it makes a great statement in the vase.
ReplyDeleteI had a wonderful visit with my guests. I always take them on a forced march to view the garden - I'm not sure they appreciate the garden or gardening as I do but they make the appropriate noises!
DeleteThat grevillea is really special. Must check its hardiness...
ReplyDeleteIf you don't get too cold in winter in your area of Spain, Grevilleas might work for you. Many, if not most, originate from Australia.
DeleteYou always manage such complementary colours and material, Kris - the photo from above and the montage confirm this. Thnaks for sharing
ReplyDeleteAlthough it's not always a conscious choice, I do seem to lean toward complementary rather than contrasting color combinations, don't I?
DeleteStunning! Love the abelia and the euphorbia in the arrangement. You really pulled together a lovely combo of colors.
ReplyDeleteThis Euphorbia ('Dean's Hybrid') worked better in an arrangement than the last one I tried ('Black Pearl'), Diana. Less sap seepage!
DeleteVery pretty colours this week. I feel I am learning a new language when I see the names of some of your flowers that are unknown to me... Bignonia capreolata is a great name and a beautiful flower! And yet the familiar Achillea is also in there. Lovely Kris. :)
ReplyDeleteThankfully, some plants (like the Achillea) are resilient enough to work anywhere. The Bignonia is a bit of a thug but it came with the house.
DeleteBeautiful and oh my goodness -that Bignonia is divine.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful and oh my goodness -that Bignonia is divine.
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