Can you believe it? After multiple frosts and freezes and snows and ices, there's still a bloom surviving from my garden?!
OK, I'll admit it's from cuttings I brought in a couple of weeks ago...but it's still blooming! So, I plopped it in a vase with several other elements for display. I'm joining in with Cathy's meme In a Vase on Monday.
The bloom is an unknown hybrid, I believe derived from Chrysanthemum morifolium. This little flower is graceful and colorful, and deserves some kudos.
Along with the bloom, I added some Dusty Miller (Senecio cineraria) foliage that was hanging out in pots on the porch. Talk about a sturdy plant!
Also the lovely, vibrant berries from Cranberrybush Viburnum (V. trilobum). They really add zing!
Finally, I included foliage from the Mum; I love the way it's variegated after several freeze/thaw cycles.
The bloom is an unknown hybrid, I believe derived from Chrysanthemum morifolium. This little flower is graceful and colorful, and deserves some kudos.
Along with the bloom, I added some Dusty Miller (Senecio cineraria) foliage that was hanging out in pots on the porch. Talk about a sturdy plant!
Also the lovely, vibrant berries from Cranberrybush Viburnum (V. trilobum). They really add zing!
Finally, I included foliage from the Mum; I love the way it's variegated after several freeze/thaw cycles.
It's a happy little vase. :)
Head on over to Cathy's Rambling in the Garden blog to see other entries for the meme. I hope our American friends had a wonderful Thanksgiving. And Happy Holidays to all in the weeks ahead!
So lovely, Beth! That chrysanthemum has a pretty form and color.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Susie. It's a joy to have a garden bloom still shining this late in the season...even if it was just a bud that I brought inside earlier. There were many blooms on the Mum plants this year.
DeleteThat's an amazing collection of foliage and flowers for December Beth! Lovely and cheering!
ReplyDeleteHi Cathy: Yes, the elements are still plentiful, even if the flowers are done. If we don't have much snow in the weeks ahead, there will be plenty of items in the garden to add to vases/arrangements. :)
DeleteI'm glad you found a pretty bloom in your garden, Beth, although those wonderful Viburnum berries may outshine the flower on this occasion.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Kris. Yes, I agree: The berries are really special and brighten the grouping. :)
DeleteThat is very pretty. I had forgotten about Cranberrybush Viburnum, wonderful berries and what a nice December surprise. Amelia.
ReplyDeleteHi Amelia: Thanks. The Viburnum is a favorite...in all seasons. <3
DeleteFantastic Beth, how creative you are!!! Happy December!!
ReplyDeleteOh, just having a little fun with the garden elements. :) Happy Holidays, Carla!
DeleteA beautiful arrangement but strange and worrisome weather. Before it got cold my Alliums (planted in 2022) were up a foot in November. No telling what they will do this week.
ReplyDeleteYes, the weather is weird, isn't it? I can't believe your Alliums have emerged and are that far along! I need to check mine. Scary that it will be in the 50s this week!
DeleteYour blooms and foliage work so well together, and using those berries is a great idea and really brings things together. I have blooms on chrysanthemum cuttings too!
ReplyDeleteHi Cathy: Aren't the Chrysanthemums the best this time of year? And there are so many other elements to add to arrangements, even without the flowers. I need to keep reminding myself about that. ;-)
DeleteWhat a perfect fall survivors vase. Isn't their resilience amazing. I love it!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Donna. Yes, it's incredible that the foliage, the blooms, and the berries are holding up so well into December. Weird, but great for arrangements!
DeleteOne of my favorite things is seeing the berries of V. trilobum on a cold, cold snowy day, just glistening in the sun hanging low on the horizon. Magical to have that burst of warmth when all else is muted in color.
ReplyDeleteThey certainly are bright and cheery, aren't they? And great for cuttings and arrangements, too. Very encouraging during the dark months, for sure.
DeleteA cheery arrangement in this dark time of year--nicely done, Beth! Tina
ReplyDeleteHi Tina: Thank you. I was so surprised the bloom lasted so long. From now until March, the blooms are gone, so I'll have to get creative. ;-) Happy Holidays!
DeleteIt looks very pretty. Christmassy too, with the green and red.
ReplyDeleteIt was fun to work with these cheery elements. Happy Holidays!
DeleteI love this arrangement, it's completely unique and Christmassy at the same time.
ReplyDeleteThanks! It lasted a long time, too. I hope your holidays were happy and bright!
DeleteI love your arrangement. It is so pretty and vibrant and perfect for the holiday season. I love the combination of foliage and berries and that you saved the lone bloom! Happy holidays to you and yours!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Lee. The berries are always so cheery and seasonal. Cheers!
DeleteYou did a wonderful job arranging the plants. It is creative and cheerful. It would bring a smile to anyone's face who happened to pass by.
ReplyDeleteJeannie@GetMeToTheCountry
Thanks, Jeannie! The berries really brighten the arrangements this time of year, don't they? :)
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