For some reason there are a lot of fiery colors in the garden. I decided to do a hot colors arrangement. I cut oranges and reds and arranged, then added a Palmetto frond, stood back and thought “that looks a bit explosive” Blowing winter back north. Ironically, the next polar vortex is not predicted to get this far south. Boom! I am perfectly happy not to experience the vortex.
What’s in the vase? A lot of things!
The orange daisies burning in the front of the vase are Mexican Flame Vine (Psuedogynoxys chenopodioides) – who thinks of these names? White star shaped flowers are Graptosedum. White Begonias are Sweet Begonias (Begonia odorata)
Red bell shaped flowers are – you guessed it, Firecracker Plant (Russelia equisetifolium). Chartreuse foliage is an unnamed Coleus or Plectranthus. Red foliage is Piecrust Croton (Codieum variegatum). Palmetto frond is from a volunteer, there are two that grow here and I am not sure if this is a Saw Palmetto or Dwarf Palmetto.
Well, I had a blast putting this one together. To see more vases, visit Cathy at RamblingintheGarden
The Shrub Queen 
Your arrangement does look very explosive. You certainly have many winter flowers to pick. Unfortunately, we are getting the cold air with temperatures down to 28f. Now I have to cover my plants again and move in the pots.
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Thanks. Ugh, 28.
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Before I read how explosive it looks, I thought it looked summery. Psuedogynoxys chenopodioides – tee hee
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Psuedogynoxys chenopodioides looks like a name that floated to the top of a pot of alphabet soup.
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It makes you wonder..
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Summery, too..
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Loving the blast of warm color up here in the frozen north… it’s bitterly cold today! The Mexican Flame vine flowers are very pretty.
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Thanks, Eliza. Stay warm. Spring is coming.
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What a great lot of cheery flowers to warm us up. My grand-daughter who is still young, 14 has bought a vintage dress with those very colours. The Chartreuse green is a great foil and finishes off the bouquet beautifully.
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Thank you , Noelle. That sounds like a pretty dress.
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“Boom”, “explosive” and a “blast” – you did a great job sticking to your theme, Amelia! I love the Mexican flame vine flowers. That looks like a plant that should grow here too, although I can’t recall ever seeing it.
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Thanks, Kris. There is an invasive Flame Vine and that may be it, this creeps over from my neighbors garden.
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That is a lovely ‘blast’ of heat with sparks too! Love all of it, and the lime green Coleus makes a great contrast. Those orange daisies are gorgeous. Shame they have such an unpronounceable and unspellable name! 😉
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Thanks, Cathy. The daisies have a nice fragrance too.
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Love the vibrancy of color and circular design. We’re expecting some winter “something” whether snow or sleet or frozen rain, it seems to be coming our way Wednesday.
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Thanks, Susie. Ewww, my not favorite wintry mix. Stay warm and turn off the news!
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Altogether gorgeous. Feeling the warmth!….and for the opposite type of arrangement…..!
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I’m really feeling the energy from this one! Great!
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Thanks Tracy
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Wow, you are truly talented in the selection and arrangement of elements in your vases. Your blooms, foliage, and other items are gorgeous! Very, very nice!
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Wow..thank you, Beth
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As always such an exotic range of flowers, wow, I’m a little envious. Love the Mexican flame vine and the firecracker plant which I mistook for Phygelius. I suppose they’re both not hardy here – must check right away 😀
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Thanks I think they are both annuals where you are.
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I love the firey colours. Yes, the Palmetto frond does make it look explosive and offsets explosion of orange perfectly 🙂
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Thanks.. it’s still going strong today
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