It is amazing just how quickly Mondays come around and of course time for a vase. A trio of flowers picked yesterday ahead yesterday afternoon in anticipation a busy morning and also of the unpleasant weather forecast for today of wet and windy. They are :
- A sprig of pulmonaria - I think that this one is 'Victorian Brooch'.
- Some cardamine quinquefolia - this is a hardy perennial which comes into leaf and then flower in February and looks most attractive as an underskirt for snowdrops and hellebores. I bought this plant in a small pot, almost ten years ago this April. I remember it well as it was the day that our compost toilet at the allotment site was formally open. I had to be there to greet the M.P. who did the honours but before the event himself and I managed to squeeze in a plant sale. The small pot that came home with me is now a veritable lilac pool. It disappears ww
- The double pink hellebore, variety unknown, grows amidst the lilac pool but it is becoming too engulfed so some remedial action is required.
The vase was a relatively recent purchase from the florist a few doors away from my hairdressers. My first venture into the shop resulted in the discovery of a treasure trove of glasses vases in a rainbow of colours. I will return in due course.
The weather forecast was unfortunately accurate and it seem's that yesterday's foretaste of spring was just a teasing glimpse. It had been the first time this year that I had ventured out to garden for a good spell without being hampered by the need to wear a coat or gloves. Still there must be more days like that just round the corner. Thanks to Cathy over at 'Rambling In The Garden' for enabling us to share our floral pickings each Monday.
Lovely vase, the blooms within it are beautiful. I love that color green, reminds me so much of Springtime and my hope for all things to begin growing in the gardens again.
ReplyDeleteThank you for your visit and lovely comment 😀
DeleteIs the little vase the same as the ones that Sarah Raven sells in a range of colours, or is it bigger than those. Yours sets off the colours of the hellebore and cardamine beautifully. I must try harder at estabishing cardamine here, especially when you say how well it spreads. Although it was a showery morning here it was another dry and pleasant afternoon, but without the warmth of the sun we had the day before
ReplyDeleteI don't think that Sarah Raven sells ribbed glass vases Cathy. Will let you know if I find out otherwise. I was fortunate as it took off fairly quickly in a damp shady spot 😀
DeleteHellebores everywhere - except here : [ The cardamine quinquefolia is lovely and, since I've never even heard of it, I'm guessing that means it won't grow here. Isn't it funny how information gets stored in one's mind? I actually remember your original mention of the compost toilet event because it was so humorous ;)
ReplyDeleteOh Kris - I wish that you could grow hellebores as I'm convinced that you would be bewitched by them 😀
DeleteVery pretty Anna. The Cardamine must be such a lovely sight in the garden in early spring. I have to tell you I laughed at your description of the opening of your compost toilet with the local MP 'doing the honours'! I am sure he just cut a ribbon or said a speech….. or….. LOL!
ReplyDeleteIt's a lovely but fleeting sight Cathy. Yes you are right to assume that the MP didn't try the facilities out much to our disappointment 😂
ReplyDeleteThe ribbed vase is gorgeous, and your arrangement is perfect in it - especially the Hellebore - its cupped shape fits so perfectly with the other flowers.
ReplyDeleteThe vase is lovely. I had to smile at the idea of the MP opening the toilet
ReplyDeleteA beautiful March vase featuring two of my favourite wildflowers. Pulmonaria and Cardamine grow abundantly around here, although it's C. pratensis always in the company of orange tip butterflies. The green vase looks pretty and is the perfect choice for your bouquet. Hope all is well at your end and that you're also enjoying spring.
ReplyDeleteAnonymous= Annette, I was too quick!
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