Even though several commentators had a favorable impression of the second arrangement I presented last week, I wasn't at all happy with it. Starting with the same silver foliage of Centaurea 'Silver Feather', I decided to attempt a do-over this week. While I'm not exactly over the moon about it, I'm more satisfied with this version than last week's creation.
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| One stray Lisianthus (Eustoma grandiflorum) flower opened last week so it received pride of placement front-and-center |
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| Much as I love Lisianthus, I almost prefer this back view of the arrangement, which emphasizes the beautiful foliage of 'Silver Feather' |
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| Top view |
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| Clockwise from the upper left: Hebe 'Purple Shamrock', Pennisetum advena 'Rubrum', Persicaria capitata, Centaurea 'Silver Feather', Correa pulchella 'Pink Eyre', Eustoma grandiflorum, and Leucadendron salignum 'Blush' |
With flowers still in short supply, I stopped at one arrangement this week. It's been a long time since I've done that but last week's first arrangement featuring a Phalaenopsis orchid, Leucadendron 'Safari Sunset' and Mangave 'Bloodspot' bloom spikes, is still in near perfect condition and I have a few other vases also kicking around the house that I haven't shared online so I wasn't driven to create another arrangement. For more IAVOM creations, visit Cathy at Rambling in the Garden.
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What a good idea to rework the vase you were not happy with - and it has indeed made a difference đ
ReplyDeleteThanks Cathy. I gave the Centaurea a hard pruning yesterday so making another stab at using it in a vase was really a now or never proposition (this year anyway).
DeleteYour tinkering with the arrangement proved successful. I like the restraint abundance of it. Good choice of vase and the accompanying toad!
ReplyDeleteOh, the toad spends a good amount of time in that location by the front door, although holiday decorations will soon push him out of the way for awhile.
DeleteThat's lovely Kris. I prefer the back view too… that silver foliage is so lovely, especially with the pink Correa and the Pennesetum.
ReplyDeleteI love that Centaurea, even if it hardly bloomed this year ;)
DeleteI like the way the grass plumes and the centauria arch outwards together. Their colours complement each other perfectly.
ReplyDeleteThe Centaurea and the Pennisetum were made for pairing I think. Funny that I didn't realize it until now - they're planted right next to each other!
DeleteLove, love the Red Pennisetum with the Silver Feather set off by the Lisanthus - the balance looks great with the vase. Wonderful
ReplyDeleteThanks Amelia. The Lisianthus was a surprise. It's either blooming very late for 2021 or very early for 2022.
DeleteNice do-over, Kris. I esp. love the combo of the pink bells of Correa and the feathery silver fronds – pretty!
ReplyDeleteI'd originally intended to pair the silver foliage with blue and purple but that seldom-used Correa was crying out for attention, Eliza.
DeleteWell, I like them both!
ReplyDeleteThanks HB!
DeleteThat is a beautiful gentle arrangement Kris. I love the grassy plumes, lovely colour and they bring a soft elegance to your vase! Nothing from me again this week. The storm we had a couple of weeks ago wind burnt everything that was worth picking, which was such a shame. Have a good week. Amanda
ReplyDeleteI'm sorry your garden got pummeled by a storm, Amanda. I hope better weather is ahead.
DeleteVery successful make-over, Kris! The Centaurea shines in this arrangement and I love the lisianthus and the Leucadendron. Have a good week.
ReplyDeleteThanks Susie. That Lisianthus was a surprise but I don't see any sign that any more are waiting in the wings, at least not this month.
DeleteThat silvery foliage of that Centaurea is just fabulous! I also love the little Correa bells. A variegated Correa was one of the very last plants I bought from Joy Creek before they closed their doors. I still haven't found it a good spot, but will likely overwinter it in relative safety in the shed and plant it out in spring.
ReplyDeleteI hope the Correa does well for you, Anna. I grow variegated 'Wyn's Wonder', which has done well for me but obviously your climate is very different. All Correas aren't created equal either - I've lost a couple of them for no reason I could discern.
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