tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post5046463054511549504..comments2024-03-28T16:38:10.153-07:00Comments on Late to the Garden Party: In a Vase on Monday: 'Loverboy' Bows to the Queen(s)Kris Petersonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comBlogger38125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-36888103021934702282018-09-16T15:04:02.767-07:002018-09-16T15:04:02.767-07:00I'm thrilled with the Clematis, Anna. The flo...I'm thrilled with the Clematis, Anna. The flowers dried out during the course of the week but they still didn't look too bad.Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-85377342312795046882018-09-16T11:44:06.705-07:002018-09-16T11:44:06.705-07:00A most delightful trio of vases Kris. The clematis...A most delightful trio of vases Kris. The clematis is a beauty - no wonder 'Lover Boy' is sulking.Annahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10794392333038962798noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-7339953400519400982018-09-12T19:14:05.311-07:002018-09-12T19:14:05.311-07:00I used a few stems of Clematis in one of last week...I used a few stems of Clematis in one of last week's vases and they lasted an entire week but then I cut them in bud, Amelia. The stems I used in this week's vases (put together on Sunday) look great so far.Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-65985616720691301582018-09-12T18:46:15.290-07:002018-09-12T18:46:15.290-07:00Love the first one and the use of Pennisetum in th...Love the first one and the use of Pennisetum in the second, very nice! Wondering how long the Clematis lasts? It was a favorite of mine.The Shrub Queenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09712239350785388353noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-66731944034636975392018-09-12T14:31:11.882-07:002018-09-12T14:31:11.882-07:00Thanks for the compliment and the good wishes, Jan...Thanks for the compliment and the good wishes, Janicce!Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-81409238943624290542018-09-12T12:30:06.571-07:002018-09-12T12:30:06.571-07:00An arrangement more beautiful than the other.
Sorr...An arrangement more beautiful than the other.<br />Sorry, my English is not very good.<br />Good week's continuation.<br />janicce.A Casa Madeirahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00693537584448688104noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-55642179944974343122018-09-11T15:27:11.004-07:002018-09-11T15:27:11.004-07:00Thanks Noelle!Thanks Noelle!Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-48303378436464017012018-09-11T15:26:48.197-07:002018-09-11T15:26:48.197-07:00Given our dry conditions, I think I have few worri...Given our dry conditions, I think I have few worries about the Clematis becoming a pest here, Lisa.Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-83328043341292050172018-09-11T12:13:43.766-07:002018-09-11T12:13:43.766-07:00By now everyone has said the lovely things about y...By now everyone has said the lovely things about your flowers I would have said, so may I say how lovely the vases are. The Devil's Blush vase with its corrugations is superb, and I certainly admire your skill in choosing just the right material to set it off.Stasherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02616094223215469144noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-3814248930062238042018-09-11T10:43:48.287-07:002018-09-11T10:43:48.287-07:00Thanks Cindy!Thanks Cindy!Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-66171516539225097762018-09-11T10:43:30.009-07:002018-09-11T10:43:30.009-07:00This is the first year the Clematis has made a rea...This is the first year the Clematis has made a really big splash, Amy, despite the fact it's been in the ground for several years now.Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-83324376300831412442018-09-11T10:42:31.368-07:002018-09-11T10:42:31.368-07:00I liked the movement the Clematis provided too, Ch...I liked the movement the Clematis provided too, Christina. If only it had a longer bloom season!Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-51287683329532231412018-09-11T10:41:25.207-07:002018-09-11T10:41:25.207-07:00Somehow, it doesn't surprise me at all that yo...Somehow, it doesn't surprise me at all that you prefer 'Devil's Blush' to 'Loverboy', Loree ;)Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-16087805029398983612018-09-11T10:40:21.757-07:002018-09-11T10:40:21.757-07:00I look forward to seeing more of your fabulous arr...I look forward to seeing more of your fabulous arrangements, Kathy!Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-34429590760648934592018-09-11T03:23:46.060-07:002018-09-11T03:23:46.060-07:00All of your vases are gorgeous but my favorite is ...All of your vases are gorgeous but my favorite is the first one. Red and white. Nice. The Sweet Autumn Clematis is an invasive here. It smells so good and looks so airy that people love it though.Lisa at Greenbowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07743973292900758183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-76626577280705462882018-09-11T02:42:00.158-07:002018-09-11T02:42:00.158-07:00Very, very pretty!Very, very pretty!Cindyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02814727241205425482noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-12048072924304419092018-09-11T00:29:30.222-07:002018-09-11T00:29:30.222-07:00That clematis is lovely; she must upstage everyone...That clematis is lovely; she must upstage everyone when in full bloom!<br />Love your deep reds in the first vase, especially the Leucadendron...Amy@SmallSunnyGardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02490564566463354419noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-63894691530801142112018-09-10T22:36:55.843-07:002018-09-10T22:36:55.843-07:00'Queen Red Lime' Zinnia is definitely on m...'Queen Red Lime' Zinnia is definitely on my list for next year! I especially like how the clematis has given movement to your arrangements this week. I would have expected the clematis to look out of place with the more exotic blooms but that isn't the case at all. Christinahttps://myhesperidesgarden.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-35101254771712310952018-09-10T21:33:30.344-07:002018-09-10T21:33:30.344-07:00I think you’ve outdone yourself! Truth be told (an...I think you’ve outdone yourself! Truth be told (and I’d say this with Loverboy in the room) I like the back view of that vase even better than the front. And speaking of that vase, have I ever mentioned how much I love it? It’s fabulous (with all those pleats), as are you ur other two creations!danger gardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09227500551609537140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-13517925065751699502018-09-10T21:32:03.941-07:002018-09-10T21:32:03.941-07:00Well done this week Kris ! I hope I can get back o...Well done this week Kris ! I hope I can get back on track in the next couple of weeks as my travel schedule is finally starting to wind down.kshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10847026541797857854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-33164956613449034632018-09-10T20:49:29.981-07:002018-09-10T20:49:29.981-07:00Have a great time, Deb! I've never visited th...Have a great time, Deb! I've never visited that botanical garden except virtually through other bloggers' posts. I'm envious. I was hoping to get my husband to make a trip up that way next spring but now it looks likely we're going to be embroiled in a lengthy home remodel.Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-85764707820897622022018-09-10T19:28:14.940-07:002018-09-10T19:28:14.940-07:00Three great arrangements! The 'Devil's Blu...Three great arrangements! The 'Devil's Blush' in the first vase particularly caught my attention, as well as the Pennisetum advena 'Rubrum' in the second. I also love your clematis. Your garden has such an abundance of great blooms!<br /> <br />By the way, I will be on your side of the country this week! I'll be in northern CA visiting with my son. We will be staying close to Mendocino, so I really hope to visit Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens.debsgardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15656883577922890561noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-5690733253870585642018-09-10T19:26:07.377-07:002018-09-10T19:26:07.377-07:00'Devil's Blush' really came into its o...'Devil's Blush' really came into its own this year, Beth. I've got a few of them and they're all looking good.Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-45941389633958838792018-09-10T19:24:25.225-07:002018-09-10T19:24:25.225-07:00That first vase is my own favorite this week, Susi...That first vase is my own favorite this week, Susie. I'm happy with how well everything blended.Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-70801361189915049912018-09-10T19:23:01.709-07:002018-09-10T19:23:01.709-07:00I did plant 'Queen Red Lime' seeds from Fl...I did plant 'Queen Red Lime' seeds from Floret, Libby, but I was late about it and, when they were slow to sprout, I ended up supplementing with plugs from my local garden center. My plants are probably a mix of plugs and seed grown specimens.Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.com