Another week and another vase, a little routine is soothing, and I shall be anchoring this post to Cathy's. Others will also be sheltering there, so for a little calming distraction, do go there to look at other vases of garden flowers. Just by coincidence Cathy has a 'nautical' inspired post, so whether you are anchoring against being blow way by the wind, or seeking refuge in a safe port, may you find moments of calm this week.
If Grace can withstand the rains and winds then she deserves to make this week's vase. I have posted vases with Grace as late as December, but there are not many more buds forming at present, maybe because we have been lacking in Sunshine. Here against the yellow lampshade the blushes on the outer petals shows up nicely.
The Arum Italicum is showing nicely in the shady border, and the sedum is on its last legs. Over the stormy period I have watched as gusts tug at and cast the many petals like confetti, but now is the time to bring a few of the last buds indoors.
Grace is such a lovely rose, Noelle, and your regular praise of her tempted me to plan to include her here...but sadly she was out of stock and instead of waiting I bought an alternative, so I shall haveto continue to admire yours. As you say, the blush on the petals is such and endearing feature and the arum is the perfect foil for her - such a useful leaf to pop in a posy and I really miss it when it dies back. Thanks for sharing
ReplyDeleteThanks Cathy, I'm sure you chose another lovely one. Which one was it?
Delete'Grace' deserves her name, Noelle, and the Arum leaves make a lovely accent. I hope your wind abates and there are calmer days ahead this week.
ReplyDeleteThe arum is a great foil for the lovely roses.
ReplyDeleteWhat a beauty.
ReplyDelete'Grace' is a most beautiful rose indeed Noelle. I have an arum italicum also in a shady border growing to the side of a clump of snowdrops. It's a most appealing plant and I must look into how to propagate it.
ReplyDeleteI am just imagining your snowdrops alongside the arum..very pretty. I am sure you will be able to split the arum to increase your stock.
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