I began my vase proceedings on Sunday with the idea of making a blue wave vase celebrating the American election results last week. There was a minor problem. The only blue in the garden I could find was Plumbago as the Mystic Blue Salvia has definitely seen better days. I cut some Plumbago and trimmed the Salvia back and decided a multi colored vase would represent things just as well. Cheers to all of us!
We have had a blue wave for many years..the art glass kind.
This vase has a lot of components. Like so many things. A closer view:
From front to back. Blue flowers are Plumbago auriculata, the hydrangeas of South Florida. Chartuese foliage is Golden Dewdrop, Duranta repens. White flowers are from two plants, White Geiger (Cordia boissieri) and Bridal Bouquet Plumeria (Plumeria pudica) for fragrance. Orange flowers are Heliconia psittacorum ‘Chocochiana’ and with green tips, Soap Aloe (Aloe saponaria). Deep pink flowers are Summer Snapdragons (Angelonia). Pink misty flowers are Muhly Gtass (Muhlenbergia capillaris). Foliage is “Lava Burst’ Miniature Pineapple.
It’s quite a coalition!
It has finally stopped raining here. Which is a relief. I actually had to water some pots and was able to do a little pruning.
Thanks to Cathy for hosting IAVOM. Follow this link to visit her blog and see more vases in the comments.
We had a toast to Texas, as they are finally free of the nutters. Cancun Ted is next.
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I love you blue wave of plumbago, your crystal blue wave and our country’s blue wave. Feels so good to repeat blue wave!
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What a nice mix! The pineapple foliage looks like antlers in the first picture. It is always a puzzle to put names to the components of your vases, since I am unfamiliar with some of them.
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A beautiful, celebratory vase, I can feel the fireworks! 👏🏼
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The whole vase is wonderful Amelia, and especially that lovely soft blue of the Plumbago. The grasses at the back are gorgeous! (Why do I love grasses so much?!) And the Heliconia seems to be a softer orange to the usual ones I see. Very pretty.
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Yes, much to be grateful for – such good news for so many people! 😊 I like the whole theme of your vase, Amelia, subtly making such an important statement. I found it interesting that Tony in California did not recognise all your blooms, which shows what a diverse flora the US has. We in the UK don’t recognise many of them either, of course!! 😂 Such a bright and cheery mix today, but not as tropical as many of your vases are. Thanks for all your regular contributions over the years
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