In A Vase On Monday – Great Silence
Each Monday Cathy at Rambling In The Garden invites us to share a vase of materials gathered from our gardens.
I managed a quick assemblage for today from among the very few flowers not beaten down by the dry weather. The featured dahlia is my favorite this year, D. ‘Great Silence.’
In A Vase On Monday – Great Silence
In A Vase On Monday – Great Silence
In A Vase On Monday – Great Silence
The color of this zinnia makes me smile. It’s from a second sowing that proved to be a good idea. My neighbor Eileen gave me some ferns from her garden last week, so I’ve included some for textural accent along with glossy gardenia foliage and feathery, silvery artemisia.
In A Vase On Monday – Great Silence
In A Vase On Monday – Great Silence
Materials
Flowers
Dahlia ‘Great Silence’ (Decorative dahlia)
Zinnia ‘Cut & Come Again’
Foliage
Artemisia ‘Powis Castle’ (Wormwood)
Fern (noID)
Gardenia jasminoides
Container
Textured, incised ceramic pedestal vase, rice or bone color. 5×6-inches.
As my husband continues to recuperate at home, we’re grateful for caregivers coming in to work with him to get stronger. I appreciate your many kind wishes and look forward to catching up with your garden posts again eventually.
As always thanks to our host Cathy at Rambling In The Garden for providing this opportunity to to share our vases. Visit her to discover what garden surprises she and others are offering this week.
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Nice to see Dahlias used in a simple way. Not easy with an over the top flower.
Thank you. I’m trying to learn restraint. With more time I might have overworked it though!
Those are lovely colors and your zinnia does not have a mark on it.
The colors in this dahlia are subtle, not garish. I’m really liking it this year. There are only a few fresh zinnias pushing through but I found this one and like the color.
It’s funny how knowing the name of the dahlia seems to affect how we look at the vase – well, it does for me! It just seems so gentle and understated, with the zinnias and greenery complementing the dahlias without any harsh competition. You answered my question about the carers, so I am pleased you are not just on your own.
Thanks Cathy. I do agree with you that knowing the name of the dahlia affects how we look at the vase. The names add another level to seeing.
Yes, our brains are clever things, aren’t they? 😉 Hope you and Mr PBM have had a good week, with progress being made
I love that dahlia, which “speaks” without being loud. And the late-sown zinnia complements it perfectly. I’m glad to hear you’ve gotten some caregiving help.
Thanks Kris. D. ‘Great Silence’ has a lot to say! Thanks goodness we’ve had some help but it’s been hard to find caregivers. Lots of staffing shortages in many areas.
Beautiful arrangement. I like the Dahlia – but the name seems ominous. Glad you have help and things are improving…time for pansies soon!
Thanks Amy, I’m curious why ‘Great Silence’ felt ominous. It is an odd name for a flower I think. Thinking of you and all of Florida this week. We visited my late MIL in Ft Myers a few times and stayed on Sanibel once in some cute retro cottages.
One of my dog’s vets used to say something similar about silence in the house after the loss of a dog. Sanibel is such a beautiful place, I hope it can be restored. The lighthouse made it through the storm, surprising.
That’s a very pretty dahlia, Susie. I esp. love the salmon/peachy colors. 🧡 Best wishes to your spouse.
Thanks Eliza. Appreciate your kind wishes. He is continuing to improve.
The dahlia is lovely, but the Zinnia is even lovelier! I agree on that colour – it simply makes you smile. 😃 Good to hear you have support at home. Best wishes to you both.
Thanks Cathy. I do like that zinnia too! Appreciate your kind words.
You made a lovely arrangement there, and how well the silver foliage complements the colour of the Dahlia.
Thank you Noelle. Silvery foliage is valuable in arrangements and I love it in borders.
Beautiful. My dahlias are still blooming, and I’m still bringing some in to enjoy.
So nice you’re still enjoying your dahlias Judy. Cooler weather has sneaked up this year. Can’t believe it’s Oct now.
Except for the center, the zinia looks like it should be a dahlia.
I can see it. They are quite similar.
Well, we do not get zinnia like that. If I saw one in my garden, I would be likely to perceive it to be a dahlia.