Mum-vember, at Lan Su

Last year was the first time I visited Lan Su for Mum-vember. It was such a lovely day in the garden that I decided to do it again this year. Actual visit took place on Friday November 4th...

Since they're an autumn flower I prefer my mums in shades of yellow to orange. However the light was hitting the pinks and purples in such a way they begged to be appreciated.

I obliged.

What would you call this color? Dusty mauve? (ugh!)

Now we're getting into my preferred palette...

Am I the only one that sees little fists punching the light?

Such a wonderful morning spent strolling the garden.

A quick stop at the supermarket on the way home and what do I see? More mums.

Of course I had to purchase this coppery yellow bunch.

On to the mantle they went, accompanied by a yellowed Tetrapanax leaf , a few leaves from the Magnolia macrophylla, and bloom-spikes from my Mahonia x media 'Charity' .

Everyone should celebrate Mum-vember! We all need a little extra happiness right now...

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