tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post2696705959373512632..comments2024-03-28T01:13:28.497-07:00Comments on Late to the Garden Party: In a Vase on Monday: A Lopsided ArrangementKris Petersonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comBlogger27125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-53017884491808036522014-05-29T11:46:32.926-07:002014-05-29T11:46:32.926-07:00Absolutely gorgeous colours. Not only can you grow...Absolutely gorgeous colours. Not only can you grow that fantastic Leucodendron ( impossible here) but you have enough to pick. And the Anagallis which I thought was the tiny Scarlet Pimpernel is beautiful too. I always enjoy seeing your lovely arrangements with such unusual flowers.chlorishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02037607962980090244noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-43555929076714173232014-05-28T11:05:15.954-07:002014-05-28T11:05:15.954-07:00That pink-orange combination has grown on me too, ...That pink-orange combination has grown on me too, Janet. Thanks for visiting!Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-23654523515239636012014-05-28T11:04:20.713-07:002014-05-28T11:04:20.713-07:00Thanks Mariana!Thanks Mariana!Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-53898340281831197672014-05-28T11:04:08.871-07:002014-05-28T11:04:08.871-07:00Thanks, Christina. Given that the Digiplexis was ...Thanks, Christina. Given that the Digiplexis was named plant of the year at Chelsea in 2012, I'm surprised it doesn't seem as readily available in Europe as it is here.Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-22327236736429517822014-05-28T11:02:11.029-07:002014-05-28T11:02:11.029-07:00I'm surprised each week when I find flowers to...I'm surprised each week when I find flowers to make into a bouquet, Peter, although the dog days of summer may present a more significant challenge.Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-50935762462793307362014-05-28T11:00:18.124-07:002014-05-28T11:00:18.124-07:00Thanks Kathy!Thanks Kathy!Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-47805984752660554202014-05-28T10:58:42.014-07:002014-05-28T10:58:42.014-07:00The Digiplexis make pretty good cut flowers, Hoove...The Digiplexis make pretty good cut flowers, Hoover Boo - they do better in the vase than the more common Digitalis purpurea.Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-396861579945197552014-05-28T10:57:14.579-07:002014-05-28T10:57:14.579-07:00Thanks, Shirley. That Anagallis was the touch I n...Thanks, Shirley. That Anagallis was the touch I needed to offset the more somber red tones and pick up the orange color in the interior of the Digiplexis petals.Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-20839659744613372812014-05-28T10:55:06.202-07:002014-05-28T10:55:06.202-07:00Leucadendron do very well here, Deb. I have 4 (or...Leucadendron do very well here, Deb. I have 4 (or more) now and, if I have any sense, I'd probably get more to fill in for the plants less well adapted to this climate.Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-59072657419537119712014-05-28T10:52:21.357-07:002014-05-28T10:52:21.357-07:00Thanks Cathy!Thanks Cathy!Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-9698479750676862762014-05-28T10:51:54.604-07:002014-05-28T10:51:54.604-07:00I guess the Digiplexis likes Southern California -...I guess the Digiplexis likes Southern California - it didn't even have a problem with our recent heatwaves. I'm looking forward to the introduction of more colors.Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-23630444171765827802014-05-28T10:50:16.494-07:002014-05-28T10:50:16.494-07:00Thanks, Susie. Southern California does bold well...Thanks, Susie. Southern California does bold well :)Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-66399042832167380132014-05-28T10:49:20.755-07:002014-05-28T10:49:20.755-07:00It's definitely a learning experience, Cathy. ...It's definitely a learning experience, Cathy. I crammed too much into this week's vase. I'll shoot for an airier look next time.Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-35504015323711502942014-05-28T10:47:53.744-07:002014-05-28T10:47:53.744-07:00That Leucadendron took a little while to hit its s...That Leucadendron took a little while to hit its stride, Louis, but it's looking good this year.Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-21498570761472867772014-05-28T09:38:02.780-07:002014-05-28T09:38:02.780-07:00I love hot pink with orange, so your vase is a rea...I love hot pink with orange, so your vase is a real winner with me, and I like the a-symmetrical display too. Gorgeous.Janet/Plantaliscioushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15605580157193047780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-52888452635389874112014-05-27T09:49:10.544-07:002014-05-27T09:49:10.544-07:00what a beautiful bouquet and colors!
best regards...what a beautiful bouquet and colors! <br />best regards <br />MarianaM/S Designhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10414720297791757280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-83845435267668167852014-05-27T00:33:38.485-07:002014-05-27T00:33:38.485-07:00I love the orange ans hot pink colour combination ...I love the orange ans hot pink colour combination which sounds wierd but looks fantastic. Digiplexis 'Illumination Flame' is something I should look for. My back border is quite orange in summer, some hot pinks would make it zing! Great ideas this week Kris.Christinahttp://myhesperidesgarden.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-42597034029942227202014-05-26T21:37:43.717-07:002014-05-26T21:37:43.717-07:00Beautifully done as always Kris! What a nice way ...Beautifully done as always Kris! What a nice way to start the week!outlawgardenerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08273973572989510382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-53909886602328510182014-05-26T17:37:47.410-07:002014-05-26T17:37:47.410-07:00Well done Kris..very festive and cheery and nicely...Well done Kris..very festive and cheery and nicely balanced.kshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10847026541797857854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-32243464902412532062014-05-26T15:30:54.742-07:002014-05-26T15:30:54.742-07:00That's a great bouquet. I cut my main IF stem...That's a great bouquet. I cut my main IF stem off as well, but just threw mine in the compost. You did better. Hoover Boohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03083294821646284424noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-63163715616468163242014-05-26T15:10:02.359-07:002014-05-26T15:10:02.359-07:00I like the bouquet just as it is. It's so coo...I like the bouquet just as it is. It's so cool that you found orange and pink to mix in with it since it's such a challenge to find just the right ones in your garden each Monday.Shirleyhttp://rockoakdeer.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-16545163626592168892014-05-26T14:42:06.775-07:002014-05-26T14:42:06.775-07:00Who wants perfection? I like that Leucodendron! I ...Who wants perfection? I like that Leucodendron! I am not familiar with it, but "Chief' is gorgeous. I am off to do some research on it!debsgardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15656883577922890561noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-17680653133263693042014-05-26T13:52:09.241-07:002014-05-26T13:52:09.241-07:00Gorgeous colours Kris!Gorgeous colours Kris!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-48048247002350629342014-05-26T13:02:31.867-07:002014-05-26T13:02:31.867-07:00I have yet to see an Illumination Flame looking go...I have yet to see an Illumination Flame looking good here so it's great to see yours looking so good with it hot and bright colours!Mark and Gazhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09427245730390252976noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-10919463163070581022014-05-26T11:18:18.109-07:002014-05-26T11:18:18.109-07:00Lovely. Your plant materials all seem so exotic an...Lovely. Your plant materials all seem so exotic and interesting with their bold textures and colors. SusieAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com