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Monday 25 June 2018

In A Vase On Monday ~ "What's In A Name?"


After a hot sunny day working at the allotment and then in the garden it was a quick snip and plonk late on yesterday evening to fill my 'In A Vase On Monday'.

In my vase, which just had to be my sunshine vase are :
  • Centaurea cyanus more commonly known as cornflowers. I can't quite make my mind up about this very dark colour and think that the flowers might be better on the plant than in a vase. These flowers came from a plant that must have grown from seed late last summer. I also sowed a 'Polka Dot Mix' in May which were very slow and sparse in germination. It will be a while before there are flowers but I'm hoping that the end results might include blue and purple.
  • Leucanthemum superbum ' Silberprinzesschen' - this  short in stature white flowering perennial daisy came home with me from the RHS Tatton Flower Show last year. It was on the 'Plant Heritage' stall which had a great selection of plants for sale. I only wish that I had found the stall earlier on in the day when my hands were less full. 
Calendula 'Touch Of Red Buff' which have been grown from seed. Back in January I came across mention and a photo of calendula 'Bronzed Beauty' on Kris's blog 'Late To The Garden Party'. It was a case of instant fatal attraction but my search for 'Bronzed Beauty' initially led me down the proverbial garden path. It was only after much internet research that I discovered that this beauty goes by a different name in the UK, where it is known as calendula 'Touch of Red Buff'. The flowers were shutting up for the day when I took my photo but I will try to pick some again for a vase later in the summer. Not only a beauty whatever the name but edible too! What's not to like?


Monday evening and the calendula flowers are more open as you can see below ~


Thanks as always to our hostess Cathy over at 'Rambling In The Garden' for being such an enthusiastic and steadfast hostess whatever the weather.

28 comments:

  1. I have some dark purple cornflowers - I think they were called Black Ball and I do like them. I also sowed Polka Dot Mixed.

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    1. I think my dark flower is an offspring of 'Blackball' Sue as I grew it last year.

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  2. I love those dark flowers but I agree they are always a bit of a problem trying to make them work in a vase. Suddenly they become dark holes!

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    1. Thanks for your comment Linda. Love your comparison :)

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  3. This is dazzling with the way the colors contrast.....I especially love the calendula!

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    1. The calendula seems to be the star of the show Donna :)

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  4. Lovely! Such a nice combination of colours and I do like the purple cornflowers.

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    1. Thanks for your visit and kind comment Elizabeth. Will be over to visit you soon.

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  5. A sweet combination of colors. Summer in a vase!

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  6. I love that dark cornflower - very striking!!! They look great paired with the candy stripe ones!

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    1. It is certainly striking but I'm still looking for the perfect companion to keep it company in a vase. Thanks for your visit and comment.

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  7. I'm glad you found the Calendula! I've planted some other varieties from seed but I'm still waiting for them to flower. I haven't found 'Bronzed Beauty' seeds so maybe I'll try sourcing them under the "Touch of Red Buff' name. As to the dark flowers, they are tough to accent, whether they come in deep dark blues or reds.

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    1. Oh it certainly took some tracking down Kris but I was delighted to get there in the end. I have you to thank for pointing me in their direction. I hope that you can find a source of seeds.

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  8. I love your dark dark Centuareas, and am pondering a spot for them next spring.Provided I can find them of course.

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    1. Oh welcome ks and many thanks for visiting and commenting. Good luck with finding the seed.

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  9. Fatal attraction for Calendula 'Touch of Red Buff' here too. On the list for next year!!

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    1. I couldn't resist as soon as saw them in a photo Jessica. An instant must have :)

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  10. Love that Calendular; these posts are certainly an inspiration for us all to find and grow new plants. Interesting about the name change, well done for tracking down the UK name.

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    1. The different name called for some fun detective work Christina. As you suggest IAVOM certainly highlights new plants and adds to the wish list :)

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  11. Lovely arrangement and beautiful colour palette!

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  12. The detail on the back of the petals is exquisite...will more of us succum?

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    1. The markings on the reverse are quite striking indeed Noelle. I will look forward to seeing it in more vases next year.

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  13. Calendula are a favourite here Anna. That one is lovely when it opens..

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    1. A favourite here too Brian for a long, long time :)

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  14. Oh I love that calendula Anna. Definitely on the list for next year.

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    1. You will not regret putting it on that list Chloris :)

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- Anna.