It's been an odd spring. It started off early as usual here in late February. I posted photos of my first Dutch Iris on March 1st. Unfortunately, as I ended up in the hospital, most of the Iris were gone by the time I got home later that month. I only recently got back to doing any gardening. My dahlia bulbs have gotten started in pots but it'll be a while before I see any flowers from them. In the meantime, I'm making use of my blue flowers in the form of agapanthus and larkspur. Here's this week's vase.
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| Too much? Most of the noID Agapanthus came with house. The flowers return reliably each year. |
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| Back view: The larkspur (Consolida ajacis) flowered better this year than last but still not as well as in previous years. |
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| Overhead view |
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| Clockwise from the upper left: 'Abelia 'Hopley's Variegated, noID blue and white Agapanthus, Centranthus ruber 'Alba', noID Consolida ajacis, and Echium 'Star of Madeira' |
After an extended heatwave in March, April was comfortable but it's been on the cool side for the past week. I'm hoping for sunnier skies and warmer temperatures in the low 70s (22C) later this week.
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Too much? No, way. Never too much blue for me, especially when Centranthus ruber 'Alba' is added, both breaking up and punctuating the varies shades of blue. A wonderful vase. So glad to have you back: getting my Monday mornings back in order :-)
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There is never too much blue in a garden or vase especially in spring. And I adore your flower choices. Glad you are back enjoying your garden.
ReplyDeleteThose are beautiful shades of blue, Kris! For some reason those particular colors and your arrangement are very much adding to my happiness this morning. Thank you for that. <3
ReplyDeleteYou may remember how much I enjoy seeing your blue vases, Kris, so this one has bowled me over with its blueness! 😀How lovely to have all the components to hand in your garden. Are you able to 'garden' a little now, Kris? Do you hope to regain all your movement again in due course? I do hope so
ReplyDeleteI think it's very pretty! I never thought much of Agapanthus, but I actually really like the blooms - I've completely changed my mind on it over time. I'm happy to hear you are able to get out in the garden a bit. I think the heat is coming for us quite soon.
ReplyDeleteToo much? Nope, it's fabulous.
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