I just didn't know where to start. I could have given you pastel colours, but after a very hot and sunny few days, it seems richer warmer colours suit my mood, even though it is nearly 10 C cooler than it was only a couple of days ago. I myself find hot weather difficult to cope with.
This lovely spray Chrysanthemum now in its third year, is proving quite hardy in my garden. It is listed as Chatsworth (21c) on my invoice from Halls of Heddon, under the heading Garden and Exhibition Sprays. On checking their latest on line list it is (U21C). I have no idea what this numbers after the name signify. Since it started flowering a couple of weeks ago, for a Chrysanthemum it is really early flowering, and the first in flower in the garden.
The stems are longer than this, but I didn't want to sacrifice the display and snipped a couple of pieces high up the stems towards the back, of course just above a leaf from which more blooms will emerge.
The Astrantia 'Indian Summer' has given many stems so far this year. Also in the vase is a long stemmed dark Origanum. It has no name and is probably one of those seedlings which I consider to have great merit. A few poppy seed heads, and dark Astrantia again with no name given to me by friend Hilary, add a little further interest.
I am linking in this arrangement under Cathy's In a Vase on Monday post.
I love that warm color mix, Noelle. I think of Chrysanthemums as autumn blooms so it's great to see them as summer flowers in your climate. The runty specimens sold here in the fall in the lead up to our Thanksgiving holiday are disappointing by comparison, as well as short-lived. As to your feelings about hot weather, I feel very much the same, although I suspect we get far more of that you do - summer can be a very tiresome season for us.
ReplyDeleteWhat a perfect combination this is, Noelle. I bought Chatsworth after seeing yours a couple of years ago, but I don't think there is any sign of blooms yet, although one of the others has started flowering (Grandchild?). It works so well with Indian Summer, and you have added just the right touch with the astrantia and origanum and poppy heads - lovely! 👍
ReplyDeleteA little touch of autumn is welcome today as our temps soar. The alstroemeria and 'Chatsworth' are lovely together! Eliza
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