Together with a few stems of Phalaris: that is is the grass, which has many names such as gardener's garters or as I have just read bride's laces on the RHS page, here is the first vase of Summer.
Monday 1 June 2020
In a Vase on Monday - Summer
They say the start of June is the start of summer. With soaring temperatures and lack of rain, the fields are turning brown far too early. It is not the same around the country, but we seem to have missed any rain coming over these Isles. Very early this morning, I went out to water, and although I had already cut nearly a bucket full of the white Centaurea montana alba, whilst I was cutting back the plants ready for their second flush, my eye was caught by the pretty pink of Pelargonium Capricorn, and purple flower spikes of Salvia nemorosa Caradonna. This was one of my favourites and last year I acquired a new plant for this garden.
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Gorgeous combo - I love that Salvia!!!
ReplyDeleteThanks Chris, it is a good doer.
DeleteLovely arrangement. The colors are great together Noelle. Hope you get some nourishing rains soon. We had a long week of heavy rain here but it doesn't take long for the garden to want more.
ReplyDeleteThanks Susie, at least the roses are looking at their best.
DeleteVery decorative and those colours really pack a punch on the first day of June! Amanda https://therunningwave.blogspot.com/2020/06/a-wild-bunch-in-vase-on-monday.html
ReplyDeleteThanks, the year feels as if it is whizzing past and we wait with baited breath to see how matters unfurl.
DeleteVery lovely and striking colors. I have that same Centaurea and mine has not bloomed at all. In fact now that you mentioned this plant, I'm not even sure it survived. I would love to have buckets of it.
ReplyDeleteHave you looked at the roots..I have a habit of wanting to carry out a full inspection when a plant does not perform, and often move it at the same time. My husband laughs and asks if it is any nearer the compost bin! Cheeky!
DeleteThat vase is the perfect shape for spikes like this salvia - have you found it hardy? And how lovely to have enough flowers to cut on your pelargonium - mine tend to only have afew at a time and I think I need to be more generous with my feeding. Such a pretty display overall, and I am intrigued by the peacocks behind. I was pleased to notice that one of the dianthus you gave me is flowering today - thank you!
ReplyDeleteThe Salvia was hardy both in the Midlands and here. With pelargoniums, it is all about pinching early in the season with this one to encourage as many close branches as possible. Of course early flowers are forfeited, but it pays in the end. Only feed with tomato feed. Look forward to seeing the Dianthus, do mention when you post, as I can't remember which one you had. I'll write about the 'doves' on another IAVOM.
DeleteThat's a particularly pretty Pelargonium, Noelle. I haven't seen it before but will be on the look out for it now.
ReplyDeleteI first saw it last year at RHS Rosemoor, and just feel in love with it. Sadly they had none for sale, can you believe it? However a few days later I was offered a plant as a gift.
DeleteA lovely combination and the Pelargonium looks so fresh despite your heat.
ReplyDeleteThanks Cathy, and it is still fresh...
DeleteA most striking pelargonium Noelle. I hope that you have had some wet stuff over the last week. We certainly have!
ReplyDeleteThanks Anna, its leaves are soft and pale green, which complement the flowers very nicely. We haven't had much really, but today a few showers. Its has been overcast for the last two days, but managed to dry jeans on line yesterday! At least no watering today.
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