It’s no secret I love Salvia. I was delighted to see a bevy of blossoms after a few intense rain showers last week. I cut a large handful of mostly red, with a little off red and white. The Tropical Red Salvia (Salvia coccinea) is not really true to seed and color ranges from neon orange to coral, pink and pure red. This off red is a new color, surprising me by flourishing in nearly full shade.
I think I created a Freudian flower arrangement. Does it look like it is shooting a peace sign or is it just me? I fear for my country and am hoping for peace.
A close up of the Tropical Red Salvia (Salva coccinea). The background plants are Lemon Blanchetiana Bromeliad foliage and Asian Sword Ferns. A sprig of Bridal Bouquet Frangipani (Plumeria pudica) was added for fragrance.
A twining stem of Coral Vine graces the edge of the vase. This vine (Antigonon leptopus) refuses to grow on the fence it was planted beside and prefers to climb the very thorny lime tree. I pick a piece out now and then and usually manage to get stabbed.
Peace be with you all.
Visit Cathy’s blog RamblingintheGarden and follow the links to see more vases.
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Corral vine is another one that I have never met. You grow some strange species there!
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Salvia was my favorite that could always be counted on. I do believe I’ve had that off red color happen too. I hope I can get the salvia coccinea to grow in my new garden.
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The salvias have picked up here as well after all the rain which shows that they too thrive on water. Your arrangement is absolutely beautiful…and yes, you’re right, there’s a touch of Freud alright and yes, I too fear for Europe and live in the hope that common sense will prevail before it is too late…happy Indian summer!
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Peace is a good thing to pray for any day, but esp. all the more these days. Love that pretty coral vine, stubborn that it is! 😉
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That’s a beautiful composition, Amelia. And it makes a lovely peace sign to counter a certain wanna-be Putin idiot’s threats of war and intimidation. I despair at times too.
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i never have enough salvia flowers to add more than a token stem or two to a vase, so I have enjoyed your vase today. Love the coral vine! I see what you mean about the peace sign – very appropriate in the circumstances.
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Love the salvias! 😉 You must be pleased to have so much of it that you can use it for vases. My salvias have all flowered this year but are a bit thin and weedy. The pink vine is also very pretty.
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That’s really nice, I like the smell – although I know some people don’t.
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Peace be with you. It is a beautiful arrangement. I agree with you: Salvias are special. 🙂
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Thanks, Beth. Hope all is well in your world.
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