I have a few sumptuous, gorgeous pink roses blooming in the garden. The first. I am not ready to cut roses yet and as the border is still very much in its in between phase, I thought I would have a billow of cow parsley in my Italian ceramic jug (given to me many moons ago by my late beloved sister). When it came to picking the cow parsley it was apparent that last weekend's vile high winds had decimated most of the flowers, along with everything else that was young and tender. However, in a sheltered spot, I found some lovely guelder rose, Viburnum opulus, a few stems of cow parsley and some field horsetail, which of course none of us want anywhere near our gardens, but by adding a different texture to the mix, they are OK in a jug!
This is refreshingly lovely. That viburnum is amazing.
ReplyDeleteThank you Susie. I love guilder rose, it is, as you say, fresh and it stands out beautifully along a hedgerow! Good berries too, in Autumn!
DeleteAlso, I have tried to leave a comment on your lovely post today, but for some reason it doesn't seem to publish. Same with Chris Mousseau, it won't stick with his blog either. That's happened two weeks running now. I am not sure why. Anyway, I love the flowers in your vase this week, especially that lily! A
DeleteSorry for the troubles posting. Thanks for letting me know Amanda. I'm on Wordpress and they did a big update last weekend. It used to be much easier commenting across platforms. I've typed numerous comments on Blogger that I could never get to post and so I would finally give up. Other times they go through ok.
DeleteWhat a lovely vase Amanda. I have never heard of field horsetail, and it looks lovely, although it sounds like it must be a thug. I have that same viburnum in my garden too, although mine is already gone over. I find it hard to use in a vase because the flowers turn in a strange way, making it tricky to use in a vase. But you have managed to display it perfectly!!!
ReplyDeleteThank you Cindy. I think every gardener in the UK will be envious that you haven't heard of horsetail. It is an absolute nightmare if you happen to have it on your plot/garden! One of those wretched plants that has underground runners and just keeps on coming!! It's basic plant structure is very primitive, but it obviously doesn't need to evolve! It's doing very well as it is! A
DeleteThe guelder rose is perfectly complemented by the greens. I have always loved the structure of the mare's tail, and if it was not so invasive or difficult to get rid of, I think many of us would grow it.
ReplyDeleteI love the primitive form of horsetail. I like the fact it has been like that since the beginning of time, prehistoric! It is decorative and very happy to see it rampant in the wild, but definitely not in my garden!!
DeleteOh that is a great vase, Amanda - guelder rose is so pretty and whatever people think of it so is horsetail! Cow parsley was the perfect addition to make up a trio - all lovely!
ReplyDeleteThank you Cathy. I was glad I was able to use some cow parsley. Those winds a couple of weeks ago certainly damaged a huge amount of blossom and other flowers which is such a shame. But all this hot weather since has brought new things out certainly my little garden is looking a little more colourful already! A
DeleteVery pretty, Amanda! Intentional or not, I also admire the way the vase echoes the colors in the art hanging on the wall behind it. I'm sorry that the winds wiped out many of your blooms and I hope you see your plants quickly recover.
ReplyDeleteThank you Kris. Yes, the garden is coming on at last. My lovely roses are starting to bloom and they are beautiful! If I have enough I will share them in my vase next week! Have a good week. A
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