The intense colours in my vase this week come from nasturtiums, sweetpeas and a single glorious zinnia! Their beauty and love of life speak for themselves and need no further words from me! Enjoy!
I have just one flower in my vase this week. A simple, pretty, wild narrow-leaved Michaelmas daisy. The vase is actually a black pottery cup. I wish I could remember where we bought it and who made it, but it is a great favourite of mine. I even made it the subject of a piece of artwork several years ago. Clearly shaped by hand, it has the air of a Japanese piece about it.
What rich colours in your little vase today, Amanda - the dark sweet peas really tone down the garish orange of the nasturtium and the zinnia adds further richness (and a lot of satisfaction!!!)
ReplyDeleteOh yes! Very satisfied with the handful (literally) of zinnias that have managed to bloom this year! The nasturtium is a ridiculously brightly coloured flower, but I do love its intense colour. This year they seem to have produced a couple of colours I haven't had before - all by themselves!! A
DeleteAs you say Amanda the flowers speak for themselves . I find zinnias challenging so understand your joy 😄
ReplyDeleteI am going to have another go next year, but maybe give them a bit more for a better start next time round!! A
DeleteIt's a vibrant and compelling mix, Amanda. Sweet peas and zinnias growing at the same time is something I find hard to get my head around, such are the differences in our climates.
ReplyDeleteWe certainly do have different climates to deal with. My garden is so tiny that I just try and grow a handful of favourites, and most of the time it works, although the zinnias have been very disappointing indeed this year - hence the joy with the one in my vase this week! A
DeleteLove those strong colours all together! ��
ReplyDeleteLove the colours - so up lifting and boy does the world need this at present.
ReplyDeleteHappy in my bubble in lockdown. Just wish I could go further than 5km xxx