I liked the way the Heliantemum maximillianii yellows pick up where the yellow in the Dahlias leave off.
A touch of Autumn enters the picture with a branch from the sourwood tree. It will flame out in brilliant red as the days grow shorter.
More russet tones compliments of the crape myrtle.
A branch of dogwood yielded up a few of its little red fruits.
I had to take a few steps back to include the Solidago ‘Fireworks’ shooting off in every direction. I’m a day late for Cathy’s ‘In a Vase on Monday’ but you can still get in on the fun by clicking HERE.
Love it. I think fondly of you every time I look at my fabulous Solidago ‘Fireworks’ — because, of course, it was compliments of you. Happy to see you at ole Swap. Cheers
It gives me great pleasure to insinuate myself into your garden by way of pass-along plants…but not nearly as much pleasure as sharing hugs at our get-togethers.
I love the Solidago ‘Fireworks’ shooting off in every direction. A perfect celebration of the end of summer and the beginning of autumn with beautiful elements of both seasons.
It does kind of look to the past and future. I learn so much from comments by observant people like you.
What a brilliantly co-ordinated vase, rickii – you pointed out yourself how the helianthememum picks out the yellow in the dahlia but you have also added that fabric which is perfect! Lovely!
Thanks, Cathy, for pointing out the fabric. It was something of an afterthought based on your brilliant use of fabric backgrounds.
Crape myrtle I had in Porterville. I brought a cutting as it had cinnamon bark … but it didn’t survive moving.
Crape myrtle I had in Porterville. I brought a cutting as it had cinnamon bark … but it didn’t survive moving.
My crape myrtle bloomed last year for the first (and possibly the last) time. I like its fall foliage better anyway.
I don’t think you could have found a better background for that arrangement than that table runner – it’s perfect. People keep telling me that pink and yellow flowers aren’t supposed to be a good match but I think they’re crazy. Mother Nature certainly doesn’t hesitate to combine the two.
You are exactly right. I didn’t appreciate the combo until I started looking around at Mom Nature’s compositions.
Beautiful colours Ricki. That dahlia is perfect. 🙂
Thanks, Cathy, your comments are always most welcome.
You are sooo kind, my ddear!