The title sounds downright biblical. But it is not. I have seen Florida’s weather this time of year called Hell’s Front Porch – that seems pretty accurate currently. So I decided to see if I could do an all hot color arrangement. Using Hel – icona, Fire – bush, and Roman – Red Salvia. I think the Heliconia flowers lend a flame shaped touch to the arrangement.
I just found out there are dog day Cicadas in Florida. More unintentional biblical reference. They seem especially loud this year, lending their song to underline the heat and humidity. It is interesting how sounds can emphasize weather. Despite the heat the garden continues to thrive. This is largely due to consistent downpours from afternoon thunderstorms. The Firebush has grown almost three feet since May. They are foundation plants and I need to trim them back so I can see out the window! Expect more orange in vases in the near future.
A ‘Lady Di’ Heliconia (Heliconia psittacorum) bud looking flame like and surrounded by Firebush (Hamelia patens var patens)
A few sprigs of ‘Roman Red’ Salvia joins the crew. This is one of the best Salvias to cut, lasting longer than the the Tropical Reds and Mystic Spires. The greenery is from palms. A bit of Lady Palm (Rhapis excelsa) in the foreground and a trimmed Sabal Palm (Palmetto sabal) providing a grey green backdrop.
The vase is a thrift store find. I may need to revisit that store, I have really enjoyed this vase.
That is all from South Florida. Where I am doing as little gardening as possible. Thanks to Cathy at http://ramblinginthegarden.wordpress.com for hosting. Follow the link for a vase tour of gardens.
Happy Gardening!!
The Shrub Queen 
Brilliant creative interpretation of the weather, I love it!
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Thanks, Eliza.
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Oh wow. That is such a fabulous arrangement. I must remember to visit thrift stores for vases! Really love this vase.
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Thank you. There are some amazing things in thrift stores.
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I like the touch of flames in the arrangement and the great description.
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Thanks…
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Does the central Heliconia bloom look like one of those masks from the Martian Chronicles? Now I can not unsee that.
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I hope not.
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Oh, that did not show up. I sent a picture of the mask.
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Clever title! Dog-day Cicadas emphasize the hellish theme – yikes!
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Thanks, Kris.
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Sizzling! 😃 They really do look like flames. And the title was pretty ingenious! 😉
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Thanks, Cathy. It is the first time I have thought of Heliconias that way.
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I love this, it really does sizzle and I love the helicona leaping flames. Very creative.
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Thanks, Liz.
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Flowers ablaze, impressive! Good title too.
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If I was a hummingbird, I’d be all over this lovely and fiery arrangement. So pretty and vibrant.
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Thanks.. hummingbirds are a rare sight here.. but they love the Firebush.
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Your flower arrangement certain brightens up the room.
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Thank you, some of my favorite flowers.
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