Because this is it, I cut them all and tore out the plants...it was time.
But that means two big vases of flowers to enjoy indoors, plus several were used in an arrangement Andrew took to a coworker.
What's the foliage? Cussonia paniculata — a plant I'd had in a container for years was on it's last legs. I tried to rehome it but with no takers I decided to use the foliage here.
Together they make a nice "transition to autumn" arrangement.
Last week's creation is still holding up...
And over on the dining table is the other bunch of Zinnia.
I love the variance in the flowers...
And who knew? I can take a panoramic without even using the panoramic feature (in other words...small house!). Shall we take a closer look at that cutie over by the door?
Yes of course we should.
I am so happy with how my stock tank "cutting garden" turned out this year, I'm already scheming on next years crop, any suggestions?
As always visit Cathy at Rambling in the Garden for links to the other bloggers sharing vases full of garden goodness...
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One of the commenters on Rambling said we shouldn't feel bad about using the same flowers over and over since there are always different ways to arrange them. If that's what available for cutting, why not? I particularly like the contrast/tension between the arrangement and the artwork on either side of it in the closeup photos. Love the drawing on a clip. We have been looking at different ways to display photos, both for the visual effects and the cost of framing. Even though my husband frames most of his stuff himself (including making and staining the frames and cutting the mats) it's still a huge expense.
ReplyDeleteFraming is so expensive! I remember when Andrew was still in the galleries (he pulled out a few years ago) and had to frame an entire show all at a once...OMG! Insane.
DeleteI'm going to suggest some Calendula 'Solar Flashback' for your cutting garden stock tank for next year. Or pretty much any Calendula.
ReplyDeleteOh the colors in 'Solar Flashback' are fabulous! Thanks for the suggestion Alison.
DeleteNothing wrong with a zinnia.......
ReplyDeleteThanks for the support! I was just worried I had perhaps overshared that particular bloom...
DeleteGiven the frequency with which I use Eustoma (again this week!), I'd be the last person to judge but I love those lime Zinnias of yours and you do a great job of changing up their presentation. I'm going to try growing Zinnias from seed again next year (maybe I can devise new protections against raccoon intrusions), including the 'Queen Red Lime' and cactus varieties, which I've never found in plugs. Maybe you should try some blue Eustoma?! ;) I've yet to meet anyone successful in growing them from seed as germination is both long and tricky but you can get plugs on-line.
ReplyDeleteOh that 'Queen Red Lime' is fabulous! And what makes them "cactus" I wonder? Is it the flower color? The shape of the flower? Over the weekend I spied a true cutting garden with rows of Zinnia, such cheerful flowers.
DeleteThose &@#% Zinnias are simply gorgeous Loree - sorry to see the last of them for this year :(
ReplyDeleteThank you Cathy!
DeleteBummer that you couldn't find a home for your Cussonia paniculata! They're such cool plants. I say that only because mine that had been limping along and suffering with one pest or another for a few years is finally looking healthy and happy. The foliage looks great in your vase as do those versatile zinnias.
ReplyDeleteYa, I would have liked to see the plant live on but oh well...at least it gets a last hurrah...
DeleteThose mantel zinnias are just perfect -- so pristine! I thought when I first "met" you that you were, um, adverse to blooms. Now look at you, planning for next year's cut flowers. :D
ReplyDeleteNever adverse, I just didn't (and still don't) chose plants to have a floral display in the garden. You didn't see me planting Zinnias in the border did you? ;)
DeleteZinnias, perfect, the leaves of your Cussonia paniculata, perfect. No complaints from my end about the dreaded zinnias... just ideas! AND... such a sweet pup ruling your home with such care!
ReplyDeleteThanks Sheila, and Lila makes the standard neighborhood busy-body look like a slacker. Nobody comes, or goes, without being acknowledged (a bark, or five)...
DeleteOh god , my Zinnias are such an abject failure this year. I am so unattractively envious of yours. You need some Bells of Ireland (Moluccella laevis) and some Lunaria for next year. And how about some Lysimachia atropupurea ?
ReplyDeleteMoluccella laevis!!! Yes! Oh my....definitely, I love them. And too bad I don't like the Lunaria flowers, because it would be fun to have a bunch of those pods (both green and white) to play with.
DeleteI am sorry about your Zinnia!
I never tire of zinnias. :) The Cussonia foliage looks like oak leaves and mimics the cactus portrait next to it. I like your lime green fireplace surround and the simple lines and colors of your living room. And yes, your dog completes the picture!
ReplyDeleteWhat? No one spoke up for those fabulous leaves? Lucky I didn't know about it, as I am going to have a hard time finding places for all the plants that move inside soon. Tithonia is a good cutting garden flower (bright orange and beloved by butterflies). I also love the lime green Nicotiana with the bell-shaped flowers.
ReplyDeleteThose zinnias are fabulous - such a shame their days are now over. I have discovered the joys of zinnias late in my gardening life! Love that foliage too.
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