Just three stems of allium christophii in my Monday vase today. This allium also known by the enchanting name of Star of Persia probably needs no introduction. It can be counted on to make an appearance every year, seems to be untroubled by either pests or diseases in my garden and is also a magnet for pollinators. I think that this is my favourite allium and I have several clumps of it dotted about. These three stems were picked with a purpose in mind. I will be drying them for permanent display in a vase to replace the three present specimens which are looking a bit sad and past their sell by date.
I recently read a little snippet that advised adding a tiny bit of bleach in the water when using alliums in a vase. It helps to keep the water from smelling rather unpleasant!
The vase was purchased from Etsy some time last year.
Thanks as ever to Cathy who blogs over at 'Rambling In The Garden' who enables us to share our vases whether they contain flowers, foliage, vegetables or fruit every Monday. Do pay her blog a visit.
Gardening activities have been limited since the start of a most so far unseasonal June - it has been persistently cool, wet and windy. The first couple of consecutive dry days occurred this weekend and unfortunately I was away from home. Hopefully the coming week must improve and there will be time to get on with the growing list of jobs to be done as well as to just sit and stare 🤞
Your allium christophii are glorious. I don't have luck with alliums so I'm rather envious. The vase is perfect for them. Your weather is opposite mine. Very hot with severe drought conditions.
ReplyDeleteThe flowers and the vase complement one another beautifully, Anna!
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