Monday has rolled round again and time to join in with 'In A Vase On Monday'. A trio of occupants in this week's vase. They are :
- Viola cornuta 'Brush Strokes' - grown from seed sown in the greenhouse on March 7th. They are mix of colours with some flowers more stripey than others. I've not made my mind up about them yet but will sow the remainder of the packet in late summer. They are described as a short lived perennial so we shall see.
- The fabulous fluffiness that is lagurus ovatus commonly know as 'Bunny Tails'. Again these were March sown. These along with fennel and lambs ears must be amongst the most tactile of plants you could wish to come across. The perfect plant for for children to stroke whatever their age.
- A sprig of mentha x gracilis or ginger mint - the flower is attractive enough but I grow it more for its striking green and gold foliage.
It's a bright and breezy day and thankfully much cooler and less humid than of late. We've also had a fair amount of rain in the last week or so so not so much in the way of lugging around of the watering can. My right arm is delighted. Green bin filling duties are calling me and once done I look forward to vase visiting later on today. Thanks as always to Cathy over at 'Rambling In The Garden' for hosting.
Hi, Anna. I love seeing pansies in June! They are winter only here. A very pretty variety as well. Happy Monday. Amelia
ReplyDeleteOh we're lucky enough to be able to enjoy them for a good part of the year here Amelia. Must be our cooler temperatures. They don't thrive in our winter winter weather though 😀
DeleteSuch a pretty vase Anna. Lovely viola and oh those 'Bunny Tails' are adorable!
ReplyDeleteThanks Donna. The bunny's tails are most endearing.
DeleteSo pleased you have had some rain Anna, again we have missed out, though there was the faintest of drizzles from the edge of a cloud this morning. I agree with you on the Bunny Tails, I would have to keep my hands clenched in my pockets if I were not allowed to fondle them. If I had to say which pansy I liked it would be the dark red one on the right hand side. Do a rain dance for me please.
ReplyDeleteOh you must be wondering just when you will get that much needed rain Noelle 🤔 I'm dancing away as best I can. The dark red one was my favourite too maybe because it was stripe free 😂
DeleteHmm, I am not sure about the viola but either, but then again I don't like blotchy pansies/violas or, generally, variegated blooms 😉 I adore lagurus though and would never chose to be without it - and I am intrigued by the ginger mint stem, as I tend to forget to use any part of herbs in my vases. Thanks for sharing, as always
ReplyDeleteI will sow the remaining viola seed Cathy but will not grow that variety again. Herbs in vases can provide some lovely fragrance 😀
DeleteWhat a fun arrangement! The Bunny Tails really add personality. Fun!
ReplyDeleteThanks for your visit and comment Beth 😀
DeleteIt's a very pretty posy, Anna. I've never tried growing Violas from seed but, given that they self-seed here a bit, I should try that. I tried sowing the bunny tail grass in a particularly difficult area and failed to get anything but the seeds I sowed elsewhere years ago keep on coming back (although they've moved around a little).
ReplyDeleteViolas self seed here too Kris especially the wild ones 😂 They grow very slowly at first before they really take off. Glad to hear that your bunnys keep going without any intervention from you. Mine are in pots as I'm too frightened to let them have their head in the garden 😂
DeleteI do love the Bunny Tails Anna! Yes, I almost reached out to stroke them. ;-) Lovely to see pansies in summer too. They don't stand up to the heat here.
ReplyDeleteJust a bit too far for you to stretch Cathy 😂 I imagine that pansies would do well in your spring.
DeleteThe bunny tails are the brushes.
ReplyDeleteVery much so Sue 😀
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