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Alchemilla mollis, anthriscus Ravenswing, Astrantia 'Roma', bank holiday monday, in a vase on Monday, Sweet cicely
This time of year the garden is galloping along, yes galloping. I took a couple of days away last week to see the Flower Show and then a couple of days in Bath to visit family and walking around the garden today so much has happened. Alchemilla mollis has begun to open its frothy lime flowers, edging the driveway they will soften the hard lines and give me arms full of flowers to add to roses once they begin to open. (The roses are in bud and beginning to open but I am saving them for June.)
The other froth is from the Anthriscus Ravenswing and Sweet Cicely. Ravenswing has deeply divided leaves in a dark, or raven colour whilst its soft flowers are white tinged very slightly with a hint of raven; possibly this could make a good name for those rather wonderful colours made by Farrow and Ball. Sweet Cicely also offers a froth of flowers above deeply divided leaves but these are a purer white with green leaves.
alchemilla and sweet cicely
Last time I looked, the Astrantias were forming mounds of green foliage, now they are full of pin cushion flowers which will bloom all Summer long. I have picked Roma and Shaggy for this posy.
Astrantia Roma and Anthriscus Ravenswing, left, Sweet Cicely, right.
I have some daisy looking chrysanthemums and strawberry flowers which are actually a perennial called ho hum, I cannot remember. Must be that Bank Holiday brain. Anyway it likes heavier soil, flowers from late Spring to early Summer before disappearing. It is fresh as a daisy and I do like its tiny flowers. 
When I recall the name I shall update this post. In the meantime I need to wish you all a good day and encourage you to take a look at other vases hosted by Cathy. Do take a look.
Fresh as spring itself. Lovely color in that Astrantia.
Thanks, it is a good colour and lasts well in a vase. Astrantia is a must have plant I think.
Those strawberry flowers are just sweet, I woukd love to know what they are when it comes to you. 🙂
Love all the froth, lovely vase today Doris.
Thanks Christina 😊
What a pretty, airy vase. For her fresh acid green flowers, A.mollis deserves (at least) a small corner in almost every garden, such a useful and easy going filler of borders and vases.
Thanks Kate. A must have for any garden I think so too. Really easy, really pretty, lasts well in a vase, long period of flowering. A star.
Yes, love the froth! Looks like a good year for astrantia here too – my pink ones which have done little up to now are making a good impact already, along with reliable white Buckland. I rather hoped my roses would wait till June too but no, the buds are opening thick and fast – lovely for me, but not for my visitors if they have flowered themselves out by the open days!!
Your garden will be super I am sure whether the roses are in flower or not. No stressing allowed.
Haha – fortunately I don’t do stress, Dorris 😉
So pretty and frothy and romantic! I love that Astrantia too. Lovely combinations Dorris. Hope you enjoyed the bank holiday. 🙂
Thanks Cathy, you too.
I love the Astrantia and the cow parsley. I’m all for a bit of froth in vases. I tried growing ‘Ravenswing’ here but it doesn’t like Southern California’s climate it seems.
I love all the teeny-tiny blossoms in your bouquet, Dorris. It gives a light and airy feel, like walking in a spring meadow, simply lovely! I admire the dark red astrantia and must look for one at the nursery my next visit.
Lovely post and pictures. xx