I took this photo last weekend intending to post last Monday but time completely ran away with me that day so here a week later is my 'In A Vase On Monday'. It was quite breezy at the time and the contents of the vase swirled about and where not as I had originally placed them. In my vase are :
- A flower of dahlia 'Melissa Anna Marjike' - it's a new one to me. you can't see it but it has the bonus of having dark foliage. I like it.
- A couple of stems of what I think is physocarpus 'Diablo'.
- Some daucus carrota 'Dara' - a hardy annual which was sown in the greenhouse last September. it has dusky pink and/or burgundy flowers and is always most obliging.
- Thalictrum delavayi 'Splendide White'- it's a tall late delicate and airy flowering summer perennial which needs some support - in this case my plant is very conveniently supported by it's next door neighbour a rose. There is a lavender toned version of this thalictrum too which is on my wish list.
A short post today as we've been having intermittent problems with our internet connection over the last few days so I want to hit publish as soon as possible. Many thanks to Cathy over at 'Rambling In The Garden' as always for hosting. I hope to check in other vases later internet connection permitting but in the meantime domestic chores call. Although the rain has stopped and the sun is out we have a named storm today so it's been much too windy out there this afternoon to do anything in the garden. Oddly enough Storm Floris is the U.K's first named storm since January which goes to show just how gentle our late winter/ early spring weather was. I nipped out before and saw that there is quite a bit of debris and leaves waiting to be brushed up but that can wait until tomorrow. At least the green bin is filled and ready to roll in the morning. I hope that the weather is more clement wherever you are.
It's a lovely, airy arrangement, Anna, and appreciated even if its delivery was delayed. The dahlia is very pretty.and its dark foliage adds drama. I hope the storm delivers useful rain and doesn't make a major mess. Best of luck with the internet connection too!
ReplyDeleteMelissa Anna Marjike is indeed a pretty girl and the physocarpus is a gentlmanly companion for her and her frothy attendants. Hope you get your internet sorted and stabilised - it's really unsettling when it#s unreliable like this. I hope Floris has passed you by (and that was an interesting point you made) now - she has ony waved at us here, but I imagine there will be a lot of slate on the road outside my Mum's house
ReplyDeleteLike the sweet peas our dahlias have short stems this year
ReplyDeleteThat's lovely and so graceful. I'm a huge fan of Dahlias, and the Ninebark foliage is so pretty framing it! All the elements come together beautifully in your arrangement.
ReplyDeleteSuch a pretty Dahlia Anna, and the dark foliage of the Physocarpus is very complimentary. I am a great fan of Physocarpus, having discovered them only a few years ago. I do hope the storm was not too bad and your lovely Thalictrum stood up to it. And hopefully that internet problem will be sorted soon too. Have a good week!
ReplyDeleteHi Anna, this is a beautiful dahlia and I like the simplicity of your arrangement. My dahlias are suffering in the ongoing drought. I wouldn't mind a thunderstorm even if there's debris involved. The heat also stops me from functioning 😉. In summer I always dream of having just a courtyard garden with a BIG pool and lots of succulents! Happy August days to you
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful dahlia, Anna, and the thalictrum is perfect with it. The daucus carrota 'Dara' and the physocarpus foliage add the finishing touches. I hope your internet is stable once more - it's so frustrating when you need to be online and can't access it.
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