Ornamental Onions and Mock Oranges, that is.
We're in a transition time for blooms, but there are always options for vase arrangements. I'm linking today to Cathy's "In a Vase on Monday," over at Rambling in the Garden.
Today, I have a couple of vases--a larger one (above), and
A petite posy.
Both include cuttings from the Mock Orange (Philadelphus), currently at peak bloom. And the smaller vase also has clippings from 'May Night' Salvia (Salvia x sylvestris).
A large 'Ambassador' Allium (A. gigantieum) is the focal point in the big vase.
With buds and cuttings from the Smooth Hydrangea (H. arborescens subsp. radiata).
A petite posy.
Both include cuttings from the Mock Orange (Philadelphus), currently at peak bloom. And the smaller vase also has clippings from 'May Night' Salvia (Salvia x sylvestris).
A large 'Ambassador' Allium (A. gigantieum) is the focal point in the big vase.
With buds and cuttings from the Smooth Hydrangea (H. arborescens subsp. radiata).
The little bud vase is equally at home in the house or out back. We're experiencing perfect early summer weather. This gardener and garden are happy.
Visit Rambling in the Garden for more vase ideas from around the world. Thanks to Cathy for hosting!
Both vases are lovely - it is good to see the philadelphus close up, so pristinely white, and the salvia makes a good contrast. Setting them against the foliage was an inspired move too
ReplyDeleteThanks, Cathy. The foliage is so lush and full now, and the Philadelphus blooms are intertwined with their branches and leaves, so it just kind of happened. 😉 The little posies were a bit easier to separate from their twigs.
DeleteVery nice, not only that but you get the wonderful smell of mockorange too!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Jerry. Our Mock Orange has a very slight, sweet scent, but I'm not sure what species it is. It was here when we moved in. I think it might be P. pubscens or P. inodorus, or a hybrid.
DeleteThese are so pretty, Beth. I especially like that purple allium smack dab in the middle, surrounded by the luscious green and white. Tina
ReplyDeleteHi Tina: I love the big Alliums, too--both in the garden and in floral arrangements. I need to remember to use them more often.
DeleteOnions & oranges, what? Haha, you made that work. Very pretty!
ReplyDeleteThanks. And then I couldn't get the picture of oranges and onions in a vase out of my mind. Tee hee.
DeleteFun. :-)
ReplyDeleteOur peony were absolutely HUGE this season. We have hot and humid weather for the next three days, so the season will go quick.
My Peonies were a flop this spring--worse than I can remember in any other year. I think it was a combination of factors--extreme warmth and rain in April, then dry and cool in May. The trees leafed out early, and we have so much shade here. Could be other factors, too. I'm glad yours were great!
DeleteTwo of my favorite color combinations, Beth! Does the mock orange hold up well in a vase?
ReplyDeleteYes, I love these colors, too, Kris. And yes, the Mock Orange has been relatively happy in the vase. :)
DeleteThe allium is very pretty in the middle, it makes a nice statement. I like mock orange, my parents had quite a bit. Unfortunately, it was the first to go when under watering restrictions, it took a lot.
ReplyDeleteLisa: Thanks. Interestingly, the other elements in the pot faded pretty fast, but the Allium continues today. It's in a tall vase by itself now. Love it! We don't water our Mock Oranges unless we have a drought or several weeks without rain, which happens every few years. This year, we've had plenty of rain.
DeleteBeautiful arrangements and excellent images of them. The Mock Orange looks great in combination with the salvia.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Tom. I liked the white flowers (yellow pollen) with the blue/purple Salvia, too. :)
Delete