I wouldn’t think of drinking a shot of tequila. But I love to keep a shot glass filled with flowers by the kitchen sink. This glass is from my niece’s wedding. Its intended use is a tequila vessel, however, it has been used frequently as a vase. I have been told on more than one occasion I would like tequila if only I had some good tequila. I tried and it still tastes like dirt to me. Maybe it’s horticulturally related – I am not too fond of Agaves and they are the source of tequila. The same goes for Juniper and gin.
The crystals are Fools Gold – Pyrite. Another good luck crystal vibe for the New Year. Heirloom rocks from my father the geologist.
A closer view:
In pink, the Zinnia I was complaining about recently. I have grown to love it. In blue, Plumbago (Plumbago auriculata), the Hydrangea of the tropics. The purple foliage is Aerva, a weed from Africa. I like it despite its origins. White and coral spikes are Tropical Red Salvia (Salvia coccinea). Fluffy seedheads are from Muhly Grass (Muhlenbergia capillaris – I hope I didn’t make that botanical name up)
Here’s another sink posey from last week. Zinnias and Heirloom Pentas.
That’s all from my kitchen sink this week. To see more vases from the world over, follow the link to visit Cathy at RamblingintheGarden
The Shrub Queen 
What a gorgeous arrangement of colours.
Happy new year, Amy.
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The Muhly Grass grass seeds head really make the arrangement. How big is that shot glass? I don’t drink much Tequila, except in Margaritas in my younger days and they didn’t taste much like dirt or Tequila. Once in garden club (lots of old ladies) we tried Kava. That really tasted like a combo of dirt and roots. I don’t like drugs, but I swear that sip made me sleep better that night.
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I love your ‘littles!’ I always have an assortment above my sink, too. It is a place that is probably the most frequented place in the house and a posy is always appreciated.
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I too have never had a tequila and would for sure use the glass as you have done. The plumbago looks so delicate and its beautiful shade of pale blue makes the other flowers sing, a lovely choice.
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I love the airy fairy effect of the Muhly grass – it really sets off the other blooms, which are the complete opposite of any wintry blooms available in northern Europe. I have no idea what tequila might taste like and you have done nothing to recommend it, so I will pass, if I am ever offered a shot! 😁
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That is an interesting observation about Agave. Agave syrup was a fad for a while, and I got some from a friend who was not impressed by it. I was no more impressed. I thought that it was raspy. I mean, it was not smooth like other sugars, but sort of compelled me to cough. It was weird. Plumbago still impresses. It grows like a weed here, so no one bothers to cut the flowers to bring in.
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Your zinnias have turned out really lovely Amelia! But it is the lovely blue Plumbago and the gorgeous Salvia that grab my attention. Swoon! And the red foliage sets it all off so well. Nice one! 👍💕
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That peach and soft blue combination is delicious, Amelia! And the Pentas and Zinnias look great together too.
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What a wonderful selection of flowers. I love the muly grass and the purple leaves. You have given me an idea for next week 🙂
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Oh those colours! From a land of white , they are magnificent. I believe alcohol receptacles are far better used for flowers!!
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Wow, I don’t know where to start: Everything about your arrangements is stunning! Sigh. I will go back and view them again. 🙂
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Thanks, Beth. I think you are liking summer flowers in winter?
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Like a breath of spring. Love that plumbago. I had good luck with pink muhly (yes, Muhlenbergia capillaris) for a couple years until I didn’t.
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Thanks, Susie. I was surprised to see Plumbago in January. It was just a few flowers. I think the Muhly likes really sharp drainage. It has reseeded here and grows in unirrigated sugar sand, this is another surprise.
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I love both vases, but the sea of blue plumbago with the Aerva is really something! I tried growing Muhly grass from seed here, but my clumps have done nothing much in 3 years 😦 Lovely to see yours in flower.
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Thank you. Muhly seems to be one of those hard to place plants.
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