We don't often have traditional Sunday roast dinners these days but when we do there is usually enough left over meat and vegetables to concoct what is known in this household as a resurrection special on the Monday. Todays vase is a such a resurrection special existing of some flowers from my last vase as well as some new additions.
Out have gone one dahlia 'Copperboy' (only to be replaced by another stem of the same), dahlia 'Matilda' and cosmos 'White Purity'. The persicaria and ammi visnaga have remained but now have a limited vase occupancy as both are messily shedding. The newcomers are a couple of stems of the half hardy annual panicum 'Sparkling Fountain' and a couple of stems from the shrub symphoricarpos or snowberry. The white berries are now morphing into a delicious pink shade. The latter is one of the banes of my life so the least said about it the better. Joining them are also a couple of flowers of rudbeckia hirta 'Sahara, one of my favourites. These have not performed as well as usual maybe not enjoying the drier summer. I must admit that apart from watering them after they were planted for a month or so I wasn't diligent enough with the watering can.
With a nod to Halloween three little ceramic pumpkins have gathered for a convention. The vase in the shape of an old pickle jar is also is the same as last week. Apologies for the slightly blurry and tipsy photo - it was windy and I was in a hurry to get a photo before the light faded yesterday. The earlier descent of darkness takes some adjusting to!
Thanks as always to the lovely Cathy who blogs over at 'Rambling In The Garden' for her steadfast hosting each week. This week she is trying to spook us all with a most seasonal vase. Do have a peek if you dare! Happy Halloween.
Resurrection, ghosties and sparklers I follow or think I follow your inspiration for this post. The Rudbekia is a fabulous centre piece and goes so well with the panicum, however it is the addition of the new Dahlias that give it that rich autumnal fee. Thanks for sharing this week's arrangement with us all.
ReplyDeleteI now have a vague and distant earworm of Resurrection Shuffle in my head, Anna! Sparkling Foutain and Sahara are the stars of your resurrection today - what an impact they make, ably assisted by Copperboy. And I love the ceramic squashes - certainly wouldn't have guessed they were not real!
ReplyDelete"Resurrection special" is a much better term than what I usually describe as "leftovers," Anna! I love the colors in your arrangement and the way the Panicum enlivens it. I so wish I could grow a grass like that.
ReplyDeleteI had to chuckle at the term ‘Resurrection Special’ for your Sunday lunch leftovers, Anna! I love your resurrected vase this week too, particularly the sparkly grass seed heads. And I agree with Cathy about your pumpkins- they are very realistic!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful vase, love the frothy filler flower.
ReplyDeleteThe Panicum makes your Rudbeckia sparkle Anna! Very pretty. And the term you use for leftovers is clever. The early darkness you mention is descending as I write and I must hurry to close my cold frames before I need a headlamp!
ReplyDeleteAnna, I love your resurrection special. Many a good meal is made that way and so it is with vases of flowers.
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