These roses in the Timeless Series called 'Timeless Charisma' are probably the most colourful and strong of the rose trees I planted just a few years ago. They withstand rain, sun and wind very well, but just before the downpours I decided to pick for this vase all the one variety
As I was very busy I put just the roses in this large pewter biscuit barrel, but the next morning when I looked at them, they really did look like one of the stark 1960s arrangements that housewives may have put into a cut-glass vase. I went out early and picked some white Nigella aka Love in the Mist. Well Charisma and Love probably go together!
Another day passes and I nipped out into the garden to do a little cutting down of spent flower stems during one the drier spells, and rather that disposing of the seed heads, I thought they could be added to the arrangement. Charisma and Love drew in Pimpinella major 'Rosea' seedheads and stems from the purple Verbascum phoeniceum violetta...So Charisma, Love, Pimpinella and Violetta form a charming arrangement.
Yes, I was happy with that....no more need be added. I am joining in with Cathy for this week's get together.
What a gorgeous rose. The nigella and verbascum are a perfect complement for the roses.
ReplyDeleteThanks Donna, the roses have been particularly early this year.
DeleteThose Lilac you show on your post are delightful, and such a gorgeous shade. I cannot see how to comment on your post over on your blog Donna.
DeleteSo perfect, Noelle! Sometimes simple combinations make the best pairings.
ReplyDeleteWow, gorgeous!! it makes me want to grow roses..impossible or barely possible here. Amelia,
ReplyDeleteMy favourite combo is the rose and nigella, such a beautiful rose! Eliza
ReplyDeleteYou are quite right, Noelle - the rose and nigella make a gorgeous combination, and adding the seedheads was inspired (reminder to self: keep the Pimpinella seedheads when deadhead later!). You have made me realise I do not have any white nigella...must remedy that!
ReplyDeleteAah, more of your lovely roses! They look gorgeous with white, and in the silver tankard. The seedheads are striking too.
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