Monday, May 23, 2016

In a Vase: Color Challenge

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Mixing scarlet-orange with fuschia-pink for today's vase -- just playing with color!
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Trumpets of scarlet (Russelia equisetiformis)...
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...and of pink (Penstemon pseudospectabilis)...
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...combine with Pelargonium hortatum clusters...
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...and blooms from miniature rose "Daniela".
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There is also a single stem of Pennisetum setaceum "Rubrum" as well as a nearly invisible bud of Aquilegia desertorum, which I expected to open further by this morning.
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Also one sweet pea flower.
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Using my handthrown stoneware vase made a couple of years ago.  The height was right to balance the long stems of Russelia, and the narrow neck worked well with the amount of material I had.
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Now that was fun to put together!
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An extra note: please consider checking my "housekeeping" post if you haven't already.  As well as looking forward with the blog, I am trying to keep in touch with those of you who have been unable to comment here, as well as those whose blogs remove my comments!  Pity things don't work a bit better in the blogosphere!

And now it's time to link with the Monday Vase meme at Rambling in the Garden!
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14 comments:

  1. AnonymousMay 23, 2016 at 11:44 PM

    Luscious colours - like the colours I enjoy on some of the most sumptious tulips! I also admire your talent in pottery (useful for a meme like this!). And am glad to be back to say I've enjoyed your vase!

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    1. Amy@SmallSunnyGardenMay 24, 2016 at 12:24 AM

      So glad you made it through again, Cathy! I so enjoyed putting this vase together; it's a bit wild, but I have lots of very bright colors in the garden since the hummingbirds love them, and I love having hummingbirds around...! It looks like my comment didn't make it through on your IaVoM post, but I can't help thinking of spiraea when I see your shrub flowers, though I'm not aware of it ever having such long stamens, so perhaps not...! Very pretty, whatever it is!

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  2. AnonymousMay 24, 2016 at 12:49 AM

    Such a daring colour combination Amy but we have learned such a lot with our regular vases (well, I know I have) and are happy to try out any combination these days! It works really well and brings out the richness of the shades.So striking! Thanks for sharing - and thank you for persisting with the comments issue. Sometimes we don't know it is happening and rely on other bloggers to tell us - but then it's working out at which end the problem is! Your last post will prove to really useful to many readers, I am sure - thank you.

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    1. Amy@SmallSunnyGardenMay 25, 2016 at 9:32 PM

      It's well worth pushing some limits in a vase, isn't it, Cathy? ;-) As soon as I have a bit more time I intend to check out Brian Skeyes' suggestion of getting on Gravatar. At any rate I'm glad to see that quite a few people have managed to comment here this time. It's the berries that when there's trouble the blog owner may have a hard time finding out about it! I'm just glad a couple of people did manage to let me know...

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  3. AnonymousMay 24, 2016 at 2:29 AM

    Gorgeous colours and a really lovely arrangement Amy!

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    1. Amy@SmallSunnyGardenMay 25, 2016 at 9:35 PM

      Thanks so much! I'm glad you enjoyed it -- it certainly brought some smiles in the making :)

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  4. DonnaMay 24, 2016 at 5:39 AM

    Just gorgeous with those striking colors...i love the reds and pinks in summer....and what a dramatic effect with the tall flowers....i also loved the pea pod!

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    1. Amy@SmallSunnyGardenMay 25, 2016 at 9:36 PM

      The pea pod was an unexpected bonus, but a good one ;-) Thanks so much, Donna!

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  5. danger gardenMay 24, 2016 at 8:49 AM

    Oh that is just lovely! Such a worthy exercise (playing with color). Usually I favor arrangements that repeat elements but you've proven that color can be a great unifier.

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    1. Amy@SmallSunnyGardenMay 25, 2016 at 9:51 PM

      One of my favorite unifiers, it must be admitted ;-) Thanks so much, Loree!

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  6. Kris PetersonMay 24, 2016 at 10:38 AM

    I love the structure of the arrangement, Amy. As to the colors, nature puts some unusual colors together so why shouldn't gardeners?

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    1. Amy@SmallSunnyGardenMay 25, 2016 at 9:52 PM

      Exactly! I'm still shocked at some of the combinations. Tropical fish are among the most eye-opening, but there are plenty of pleasant surprises in the world of plants...

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  7. UnknownMay 31, 2016 at 5:14 PM

    Your arrangements are always so much fun Amy and I adore all the luscious colors together in your beautiful pot. The little Daniela rose is adorable.
    xx

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    1. Amy@SmallSunnyGardenJune 3, 2016 at 6:20 PM

      Little Daniela has been fabulous - very garden-worthy and great for arranging! So glad you enjoyed the vase and colors :) Thanks!

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