In a Vase: Spring Yellow

Today's vase was a hasty one, but it seemed a good opportunity to use flowers of late spring.

The first to be picked was Ornithogalum arabicum, the so-called Star of Bethlehem.  Last year's blooms were spectacular, while this year's have been more wispy, despite my adding a second clump.  Still, they are now favorites of mine for their translucent white petals and shiny black middles.

To go with the Ornithogalum, there is Tetraneuris acaulis, a slender handful of stems topped by bright daisies.



And there is the first showing from Aquilegia chrysantha "Swallowtail".  Unmistakably part of the columbine family, A. chrysantha is actually a native of this region.  It enjoys a good reputation for growing here in a wide range of exposures from sun to shade, so long as its roots are kept moist and cool.  The variety "Swallowtail" has extra long spurs.  These give a light, airy look to the plant while in bloom; but they seem to break often, which I find distracting, so I might choose a different variety next time.  The flowers are a clear, almost lemon, yellow, a highly desirable colour.

And finally there is some Lantana in the vase.  This is from plants that were already blooming when we bought the house; they have taught me just how reliable Lantana is in a suitable location!

This little cluster of flowers went into the handthrown pot I made a couple of years ago.

Linking with other spring vases at Rambling in the Garden...

Have a great week!