Simplicity is the theme with this week's vases. The second group of species tulips (from John Scheepers) to bloom is Tulipa 'Little Princess' (a T. hageri and T. aucheriana cross, this dainty, scented beauty is Spanish-orange with a yellow-edged, black center"). I'd been waiting and wondering what exactly "Spanish-orange" was, now I know...
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And there's that "yellow-edged black center"...
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All spring-giddy with another dry day and sunshine I also cut a few stems of Polygonatum odoratum, aka fragrant Solomon's seal.
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The small patch next to our garage is expanding and I'm probably going to have to dig up the runners some day soon. For now I just cut the renegades and put them in a vase....
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On the dining table.
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The tulip vase is a vintage Chase. There was a time when I was quite obsessed with Chase metal. The only problem was, anything with the Chase mark sold way above my budget. I was thrilled to find this vase at a thrift shop. A quick internet search says it's now selling for between $43 and $95. I think I'll hang on to it.
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The tulips closed up when brought inside, I actually kind of prefer them like this.
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The Solomon's seal is over-sized for the table, thankfully Andrew doesn't seem to mind.
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In the bathroom — I cut the only stems from the five Tulipa acuminata I was sent (there is another vase with two more stems). I thought I would love these but in the garden they grated on my nerves. Inside I actually quite like them.
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Visit Cathy and her blog Rambling in the Garden for links to all the Monday blogger-assembled vases.
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Weather Diary, April 22: Hi 65, Low 42/ Precip 0
All material © 2009-2018 by Loree Bohl for danger garden (dg). Unauthorized reproduction prohibited and just plain rude.
And there's that "yellow-edged black center"...
The small patch next to our garage is expanding and I'm probably going to have to dig up the runners some day soon. For now I just cut the renegades and put them in a vase....
On the dining table.
The tulip vase is a vintage Chase. There was a time when I was quite obsessed with Chase metal. The only problem was, anything with the Chase mark sold way above my budget. I was thrilled to find this vase at a thrift shop. A quick internet search says it's now selling for between $43 and $95. I think I'll hang on to it.
The tulips closed up when brought inside, I actually kind of prefer them like this.
The Solomon's seal is over-sized for the table, thankfully Andrew doesn't seem to mind.
Weather Diary, April 22: Hi 65, Low 42/ Precip 0
All material © 2009-2018 by Loree Bohl for danger garden (dg). Unauthorized reproduction prohibited and just plain rude.