Today's vase was made up in a glass for a refreshing afternoon. From one side...
...or the other!
The centerpiece is a spray of bloom and bud from miniature rose "Daniela".
Beside it is still brighter red from a cluster of Pelargonium flowers.
There is Russelia equisetiformis "Big Red"...
...a stem from Cuphea ignea "Vermillionaire"...
...a bit of lantana "Denver Red"...
...and a couple of bunches of peppermint foliage to cool it all down.
Cheers!
Rose "Daniela" has been splendid this summer (as it usually is). Though the bush itself has grown to nearly the size of a regular bedding rose, it is densely clothed in small-scale leaves, and the myriad of buds open into exquisite tiny blooms. Refreshingly perfect.
The weather here has been refreshingly mild for the opening of June, and the garden is pleased. That looks set to change to more normal June conditions later this week, with temperatures expected to reach 111 F/44 C next Friday. Well, the mild was good while it lasted and has enabled some special flower combinations, including this one, as the Pelargonium has so far gone on quite well in the shade of Hamelia patens. It remains to be seen what next Monday will bring.
Meantime, thank you to Cathy for hosting the wonderful In a Vase on Monday each week!
Weather Diary: Fair; High: 91 F (33 C)/Low: 71 F (22 C); Humidity: 7%-40%
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Kris P (Tuesday, 13 June 2017 11:36)
Your vases so frequently combine such unexpected and delightful elements, Amy! I love this one. And I really need to get myself a miniature rose or two...
Cathy (Tuesday, 13 June 2017 12:16)
I don't have much in the way of 'posh' drinking glasses but I ought to check out what I do have as yours makes such a delightful little vase. A whole bushful of miniature roses must look absolutely gorgeous - and perfect for teeny vases like yours. I think they are singing a sizzling song...!
Amelia (Tuesday, 13 June 2017 14:57)
Lovely red arrangement. Thought it was much bigger until I read further. I use Martini glasses upon occasion for flowers.
Hollis (Tuesday, 13 June 2017 18:01)
Amy, I haven't been home enough to visit here in awhile ... nice to return to your beautiful arrangements! Great color combo as always, and very refreshing. And to think your highs are in the 90s!
Amy@smallsunnygarden (Wednesday, 14 June 2017 00:01)
Thanks so much, Kris! I've come to love the miniature roses since growing them here. I would especially recommend the Kordes varieties as they seem particularly robust.
Amy@smallsunnygarden (Wednesday, 14 June 2017 00:22)
Cathy - My sis and I picked up a little set of these at our local resale shop, and they've been wonderful for flowers. Oddly, they are hollow all the way down the stem - not so good for drinking from, but just right for holding flower stems ;-)
Amy@smallsunnygarden (Wednesday, 14 June 2017 00:32)
Amelia - The scale is curious because that particular rose is so much like a full-sized tea rose, but about a quarter of the size. I like the martini glass idea :) Thanks for stopping by!
Amy@smallsunnygarden (Wednesday, 14 June 2017 00:39)
So glad you enjoyed it, Hollis - I keep missing your blog (as well as a good many others) as things have gotten unnecessarily hectic around here. At all rate, the pleasant weather has been a relief as the plants have been able to transition into summer without as much stress as usual. The speed of seasonal change makes such a difference!
Cathy (Wednesday, 14 June 2017 03:58)
Your vase is delicious Amy! I love the goblet and those deep luscious reds! Especially that rose! :)
Brian Skeys (Wednesday, 14 June 2017 10:47)
A glass of red on a summers evening, perfect.
Amy@smallsunnygarden (Wednesday, 14 June 2017 20:14)
Cathy - Sometimes I worry I've put too much red in the garden for the color scheme to be really balanced, but the hummingbirds and I like it, so why not?! ;-) Thanks so much!
Amy@smallsunnygarden (Wednesday, 14 June 2017 20:15)
Brian - It seemed very appropriate somehow... ;-) Thank you so much!
Diana Studer (Monday, 19 June 2017 17:11)
I have deliberately bought drinking glasses as flower vases.
The ones with a sturdy heavy base that don't tip over when you breath on them.
And tapering in gently to support the stems.
Also a pair of wine tasting glasses - too fragile to drink from - but with a delightful curvy shape.
Amy@smallsunnygarden (Tuesday, 20 June 2017 08:49)
Diana - I like the drinking glass idea, if only the glasses available here were prettier...! I've also enjoyed floating flowers in some of these - very useful for place settings as they come in sets!