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Dahlia Arabian Night, Denby Craftsman mug, Geum "Mrs Bradshaw", in a vase on Monday, Persicaria amplexicaulis Firetail, pink Cosmos, Sanguisorba officinalis 'Red Thunder', Verbena bonariensis
It is a beautiful morning here and you can feel the heat building up for a proper Summers day.
My vase today is this
Dark buttons of Sanguisorba officinalis and darts of light showing through the blinds
The dark Dahlia ‘Arabian knight’ is mixed with pink Cosmos, Verbena bonariensis, Geum ‘Mrs Bradshaw’ and for Cathy, my Percy: Persicaria amplexicaulis ‘Firetail’.
mix and match
Placed in a green pint mug I have used many times, it is a Denby 200 year celebration edition which came in a silly Danish Christmas game we played, organised by my lovely Sister-in-law, Helena, a few years ago.
Dorris eye view
Now you have seen my Monday vase, pop over to Cathys blog to see some of the other many vases shared. If you fancy having a go yourself, be sure to add the link back to https://ramblinginthegarden.wordpress.com
Now I shall place it in the shade of the hall to help it last more than a day.
Have a great week, wherever you are.
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That first shot is very artful with the splashes of sunlight and the explosive look of the Sanguisorba. Love the D. ‘Arabian Night,’ too!
I admire Sanguisorba whenever I see it – it adds personality to an arrangement that’s hard to beat. All the vibrant colors you used make a great mix.
Thank you Kris. As I get older my colour choice gets bolder. It is the first time I have tried Sanguisorba in the vase and it seems to be a hit.
Wonderfully dramatic with those rich colours. I like the dark Sanguisorba very much. Maybe a good addition to my planting too. 🙂
I would give it a try Cathy it is a lovely addition to the border and vase. I love the colour of the buttons but also the foliage, it has interesting crimped edges.
Gorgeous rich colours, Arabian Night is a hit. Mine is suffering badly from slug damage so it is nice to see your lovely blooms. Sanguisorbas are delightful, I never thought of using them in a vase, but how lovely they look.
Sanguisorbas are really in at the moment, and I love the way you have blended so many rich colours together. I was rather late in posting this week…Monday was busy, but lovely. Enjoy the vase as the flowers evade the hot sun outside.