My 'In A Vase On Monday' was picked yesterday on one of those days that bought my sister's wedding day to mind. It was one of those days when the weather gods were intent on selecting a morsel of everything to chuck at us mere mortals - icy gusty winds, rain, serious hail, sleet and some all too brief sunny spells were in all the mix. My sister got married on such a day at the beginning of April, which presented me as her only attendant with quite a challenge to keep her looking at her pristine and glamorous best.
Fortunately there was a lull in the early afternoon which enabled me to rush out, snip and photograph all at lightening speed - well as fast as I can go these days. I even managed a couple of outdoor photos which was an achievement. What you can't see is that behind my normal perch for vase photos there is a drop of some fifteen feet or so into the stream below. Sometimes I wonder about the wisdom of parking a vase in such a spot especially when it's windy but there's nothing like living on the edge.
In this week's vase are :
- Narcissus 'Elka'
- 'Narcissus 'Jetfire' - that's the one with the orange trumpet which was most helpfully identified for me last year by fellow bloggers.
- Narcissus - unknown variety.
- A couple of stems of a pulmonaria seedling.
- A couple of stems of ribes 'Elkington's White'. The flowers seem to have a tinge of blue on it which isn't visible to the eye - maybe it was the light or it simply was feeling cold.
A BIG thank you as always to Cathy over at 'Rambling In The Garden' for hosting.
This is a wonderful color combination, Anna, and very spring-like, although your weather sounds anything but. I love that Ribes.
ReplyDeleteThank you Kris. They do sing of spring even though it's not quite here yet :)
DeleteLove your bunch of spring Anna. We had the same weather here today (minus the sunshine!), and I am still waiting for spring to arrive, so I am so glad you managed to cut and photograph these flowers to share today! :)
ReplyDeleteThe sun certainly didn't linger Cathy but it was good to see a glimpse of it :)
DeleteThe Springy vases we are seeing today are gorgeous and yours is no exception - choc-ful of Springiness! That Elkington White Ribes is gorgeous - that's not the same white one that Chloris has, is it? So pretty and a lovely addirtion to your vase with the narcissi and anonymous pulmonaria. I remember photos of that drop from your monthly Tree Posts so can now visualise you and your precarious vase on the other side!! :)
ReplyDeleteWhat a great expression Cathy ' choc-ful of Springiness'. I do like it :) Now Chloris has kindly provided the answer to your question below. Her ribes is 'White Icicle' which I think has been dipped in Daz and is even more white than mine :) I had completely forgotten about the tree posts!
DeleteI'm loving all the spring flowers showing up now. They are so pretty and uplifting. I need to find a good place to photograph vases. I'm glad your survived the wind.
ReplyDeleteOh it's heartwarming to see all the spring flowers in this week's vases Alison. Good luck in finding a suitable perch :)
DeleteI like the way you have arranged your flowers in a dense cushion of vibrant colours.
ReplyDeleteThanks for visiting and for your kind comment Diana :)
DeleteIt’s a very springlike posy - lovely.
ReplyDeleteOh many thanks Sue :)
DeleteThe white currant flower is perfect in amongst the yellows and blues. I can't remember ever having seen that before. Take care....we are having a real batterring and over such a long time. Its the windiest spell for ages.
ReplyDeleteThe white ribes seem to be creeping in slowly Noelle. I like it and it doesn't have quite the same dubious aroma as the pink varieties :) The wind is still with us today :(
DeleteI love these little narcissus. My Elka is not yet in bloom it is a little gem i haven't come across Ribes Elkington's White but it looks just like my White Icicle, much daintier than the usual pink one..
ReplyDeleteYes the white ribes are daintier than the pinks Chloris . I think that your variety is the whitest and has also has the plus of an AGM. Mine is slightly cream tinged :)
DeleteWonderful spring jewels!
ReplyDeleteMany thanks for your comment Peter :)
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