Monday, April 23, 2018

In a Vase on Monday...more tulips

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...

And there's that "yellow-edged black center"...
All spring-giddy with another dry day and sunshine I also cut a few stems of Polygonatum odoratum, aka fragrant Solomon's seal.

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.
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.
Visit Cathy and her blog Rambling in the Garden for links to all the Monday blogger-assembled vases.

Weather Diary, April 22: Hi 65, Low 42/ Precip 0

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25 comments:

  1. I am especially fond of the species tulips although I don't have this one - so pretty. And I have never considered Solomon's Seal in a vase so must remember that, although I have tried to dig mine out because it invariably gets all but destroyed by sawfly.

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    1. You should try it, the Solomon's Seal is very long lasting.

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  2. Do love the dainty blooms of species tulips, especially ones like that with vivid orange colour.

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  3. When I think of your garden, I don't think tulips but these totally fit your aesthetic. That Chase vase defines the word "sleek"! I'm glad you're finally getting weather that allows you to enjoy your garden.

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    1. The only reason I'm tulip rich this year is because Michelle at John Scheepers sent me a box of bulbs to try out. Normally there wouldn't be a tulip in sight.

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  4. I don't think I ever would have thought to cut Solomon's Seal and bring it in, but it looks so elegant on your table. I can see how that last tulip might be an acquired taste.

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    1. Interestingly that last tulip is doing fabulous things in the vase, I'll have to take a photo for Instagram.

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  5. Gorgeous vases of simplicity and many times it can make the best vases.....the Tulipa acuminata is absolutely stunning and if I could grow tulips, I would grow that...WOW!!

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    1. We always want to grow what we cannot, right?

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  6. It makes me happy to know you have so much Solomon Seal--I will be happy when my single plant spreads to the point where I have some spare to cut. Along with the vase and tulips, it is altogether very striking.--Terri, tssoutherngarden.com

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    1. Hope yours bulks up quickly. I've actually gone through a couple of digs and purge so I know it can move quite fast.

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  7. Lovely tulips! The second is amazing in a vase but I can see how it might be a different experience in the garden. Cool chrome vases. Your Solomon's Seals are way ahead of mine.

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    1. I hope your Solomon's Seal doesn't take offense.

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  8. Species tulips are very graceful compared to the standard hybrids. They really look great in a vase, too!

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    1. They seem to have a shorter vase life though.

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  9. I do like the Tulips in the vase closed as well. I have grown T. acuminata but only mixed in with other Tulips. I think it would be hard to place on its own in the garden.

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    1. It was an experiment, but while the species tulips have earned a place in the garden the T. acuminata has not.

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  10. Very nice! Your Solomon's Seal is blooming! Mine is just barely emerging. You have some really special Tulips in your collection, and the vases (including the actual vases) are fabulous.

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    1. Thanks Beth, the fragrance of the SS hasn't hit yet, but I'm betting today might be the day.

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  11. Well, at least you found a place where those unusual tulips don't grate on your nerves. This entire bulb planting was something of an experiment, if I remember correctly. I hope your rate it as a success. BTW, Iove the light fixture over the dining room table.

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    1. Excellent memory, yes! And thanks for noticing that fixture, it came from a vintage lighting place I worked at in Spokane years ago. I still love it.

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  12. It's interesting to think about garden worthy versus vase worthy. I can never bear to cut any of my tulips because I feel like I never plant enough to allow removal without ruining the effect in the garden. A cutting garden is the solution, where you could plant some of the oddball stuff just for cut flowers. I need more room.

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    1. Oh what I would give for a cutting garden!

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  13. Those tulips in the bathroom are decidedly elegant...just meant to be cut.

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