I know frost and freezing are inevitable, but they seem far away. We're having a very mild autumn in much of the Upper Midwest. Here in the Madison area, our average high temperature this time of year is in the mid-60s F (18 C), but our 10-day forecast includes some highs in the 70s and 80s F (20-27 C). There's no frost in the forecast yet.
Anyway, the flowers keep blooming, so more bouquets! The arrangement I'm sharing here is very simple but fun.
The Hydrangea foliage (H. macrophylla) continues to deliver. It's a great frame for, and long-lasting element in, any arrangement.
Sedum flowers (Hylotelephium telephium 'Autumn Joy') seem appropriate for this time of year.
The Cosmos blooms (C. bipinnatus 'Sensation Mix'), with regular harvesting, will continue until frost.
And Dusty Miller (Jacobaea maritima) seems a good companion for the Sedums.
The Hydrangea foliage (H. macrophylla) continues to deliver. It's a great frame for, and long-lasting element in, any arrangement.
Sedum flowers (Hylotelephium telephium 'Autumn Joy') seem appropriate for this time of year.
The Cosmos blooms (C. bipinnatus 'Sensation Mix'), with regular harvesting, will continue until frost.
And Dusty Miller (Jacobaea maritima) seems a good companion for the Sedums.
These elements have long vase lives and gracefully decorate their corner.
Do you have arrangements to share? Head on over to Cathy's 'In a Vase on Monday' meme at Rambling in the Garden.
This is a great combo. I love the cosmos mix and the texture of the sedum stands out against the foliage. Hope you're having a good week.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Susie. :) It started out without the Cosmos, but I added them and they really perked up the mix.
DeleteI love the texture of the hydrangea leaves; they make a great frame for the sedum and cosmos. Pretty! Eliza
ReplyDeleteThanks, Eliza. I feel fortunate to have healthy Hydrangeas for cut foliage. One of the groupings was overgrown, so clipping it is necessary and supplies me with greenery for weeks. :)
DeleteWow you are definitely warmer than we are although no frost predicted yet. Another stunning fall vase. I adore what you create....I could learn a lot from you!
ReplyDeleteAwww, you're sweet Donna. We can sure learn a lot from each other. <3 Our temps are up and down (and cool today), but we'll be at 80 on Friday!
DeleteSounds as if you are still in late summer, Beth. Here, we still have some modeartely pleasant days (after all that rain) but the early mornings are often much cooler which will really trigger autumnal changes. I didn't realise that the pink blooms were cosmos until you specifically mentioned them because my mind had misinterpreted the scale of the first photo! The vase is effective, despite its simplicity - thanks for sharing
ReplyDeleteYes, we definitely had a summery September, and the first part of October has been more like our normal September weather. No complaints from me. Thanks, Cathy. Cosmos are such wonderful flowers, for so many reasons...
DeleteYou are certainly having a warm spell, some plants are triggered by day length too, and rain can damage flowers and foliage. Despite all this you have managed to bring some lovely flowers together and I particularly admire that perfect leaves. I had not thought of using Hydrangea and will try them out. Have a good week.
ReplyDeleteYes, speaking of day length...some of the tree foliage is turning, but it's started later than normal. Unfortunately, we haven't had much rain for a few weeks. It's not a problem for the small garden I water or for the pots and plants (including the Hydrangeas) near the house, which I also water. But many of the perennials have gone dormant for the season for lack of rain.
DeleteIn addition to the flowers - fresh or dried - I admire the large green leaves of Hydrangeas, which I'd love to have in my garden if only they tolerated my dry conditions better. You created a beautiful arrangement, Beth.
ReplyDeleteThe Hydrangeas are water-hoggers, for sure. My two H. macrophyllas are near the house, so they get watered regularly. We are having a minor drought currently (I know nothing to compare to your dry conditions), so some of the plants further out on the property and in the woods have gone dormant for the season.
DeleteThe hydrangea foliage is really wonderful for framing the colors of the flowers. Your cosmos are fantastic! I hope frost holds off for a while so you can enjoy your garden. Amelia
ReplyDeleteHi Amelia: Yes, the Hydrangea foliage is a great, reliable element with a long vase life. I love the Cosmos! We haven't had frost yet, but we'll probably have a hard freeze tonight. :(
DeleteThat grouping of blooms and foliage are so fetching over the simple white vase. Beautifully arranged, Beth! Tina
ReplyDeleteThanks, Tina. :) They are so fun to play with, and I will miss them.
DeleteThis feels so autumn, lovely! I like that you left the foliage in, something I need to remember.
ReplyDeleteThanks! There are so many fascinating foliage forms, and they add fun form, color, and function to the arrangements. :)
DeleteOnce again, thanks for sharing :) Crazy weather in Laramie too ... feels like an endless summer, except for the falling leaves.
ReplyDeleteHi Hollis: We're probably getting a freeze tonight. I imagine you've had one by now, too? Quite a shift from warmer than normal early in October to very cold the next couple of nights. 70s on the weekend, though!
DeleteSedum, I just love it, it is pretty in all of its seasons. :-)
ReplyDeleteI really enjoy the Sedums, too, and they're so reliable! :)
DeleteI like the colors in the first one, the pale purples with the yellow.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Lisa. Hopefully a little more fun with floral arranging from the garden for a few more days. ;-)
DeleteThat is fun with flowers. I harvest my VERY leggy Alstroemeria - a bunch to my sister, and another to my niece - then we can squeeze down the path again.
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