I'm cheating again for this week's In a Vase on Monday: The arrangements in this post were from about a week ago. But all these species and varieties are still blooming here, and I had the photos, so...
For the main arrangement above, I included a few cuttings of Black-Eyed Susans (Rudbeckia hirta). They've been stalwarts in my tiny "sunny" garden for more than two decades.
A favorite for nearly as long as Rudbeckia is 'State Fair Mix' Zinnia (Z. elegans). Plants are so easy to start from seed in the sunroom in March, and transplant to the garden in May. And this particular variety is large and tall (3-5 feet).
I grew Gladioli (Gladiolus grandiflora hybrids) many years ago, and stopped for a while. I don't remember why, but I'm glad they're back in the garden because they're excellent cut flowers, and great frames for arrangements.
I planted the Snapdragons (Antirrhinum majus 'Rocket Mix') from purchased seedlings, and while I love them, I might take a break from them next year. I have limited space and sun in that little garden, and they've underperformed (small blooms) and crowded out (too tall and floppy) other plants this year.
I'll probably always make room for Cosmos (C. bipinnatus 'Sensation Mix').
Cosmos are so easy to grow from seed scattered right in the garden. And the flowers, buds, and foliage are delightful!
What can I say? Purple Coneflowers (Echinacea purpurea) are amazing native plants that must be in the garden--for so many reasons.
In addition to the main arrangement above, I potted up a few other cuttings for smaller pots:
My 'Stargazer' Lilies (Lilium orientalis) are just about finished blooming in the garden for the season. They're definitely the "stars" while they last, with their large, flamboyant blooms and lovely scent.
More Cosmos and mixed, sunny Zinnias make a great combo in a little pot.
My 'Stargazer' Lilies (Lilium orientalis) are just about finished blooming in the garden for the season. They're definitely the "stars" while they last, with their large, flamboyant blooms and lovely scent.
More Cosmos and mixed, sunny Zinnias make a great combo in a little pot.
Finally, a prematurely and accidentally broken Gladiolus bud and some 'Zowie! Yellow Flame' Zinnias are perfect toppers for this little vase. Little corner cuttings are the best.
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Your flowers are beautiful and pleasingly arranged. Glad your glads are back. The colors in that one are awesome. I noticed a couple more randomly about to bloom here.
ReplyDeleteYour last arrangement is such a cutie, a topper is an old fashioned name for a hat too which made me smile. I love the form and colour of the cosmos foliage which you have paired so nicely in some of this week's arrangements.
ReplyDeleteZinnias 3-5 feet tall? I am nowhere near that with mine, although I suppose that may be down to the variety. I really must try harder! What a lovely bright mix your first vase is, but your other two are just as delightful, albeit in a more elegant way
ReplyDeleteWhat a range of flowers you have in bloom, Beth! That orange gladiola is flashy. I can't imagine having snapdragons and zinnias blooming at the same time. Space is always a consideration, isn't it? I always wish for more to grow more but then I already struggle to manage what I've got ;)
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