This morning I picked all the lemony yellow tulips from a pot and decided to also use the clippings of the maple which had been slowly opening in this very vase. As I walked back with the tulips wondering what else to include, my notice fell upon the green and yellow foliage of just the right hue on the Chamaecyparis a dwarf threadleaf cypress.
We have enjoyed looking out at the two pots I planted out with Tulipa Sylvestris on the garden tables for a couple of week. The Tulips have swayed in the wind but remained unscathed by the hail storms but with their sinewy stems they would look far better in a more natural planting scheme, so this week, I shall relocate the bulbs.
I'm linking this post to Cathy's blog for the In a Vase on Monday get together She talks about clouds and books on clouds. I too am a lover of clouds and very much enjoyed the book she mentioned 'The Cloud Spotters Guide'.
I like the combination with the color of the vase. I was wishing for some Chamaecyparis for my vase yesterday! I am way too far south for those, but love seeing yours! Ame.lia.
ReplyDeleteThanks Amelia, I bought the Chamaecyparis as a tiny plant and have enjoyed it as it has grown and upsizing the pot every few years.
DeleteAs you say, the Chamaecyparis is perfect for reflecting the yellow of the Tulipa Sylvestris - I really like the flowers of this tulip but fond both leaves and flower stems droop untidily. Were they the same in your pots? It will be fun watching your maple stems come into leaf
ReplyDeleteYou have it spot on Cathy it is probably best grown amongst meadow grass.
DeleteThe cypress foliage really sets off the tulips nicely Noelle. I am looking forward to mine very soon!
ReplyDeleteThanks Cathy, yes the Tulip season is just starting. I hope you have some lovely vases with them for us to enjoy.
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