This Dahlia is called Nomi’s Star – hence the title of this post…
It has flowered sparsely, so only one bloom seems to be out at a time. But it is rather lovely and was even deemed worthy of today’s Monday vase!
Some of the Zinnia mix I had sown in spring matched rather nicely, along with the miniature rose (The Fairy) still in bud and a few sprays of the Linaria (‘Canon J. Went’) that have done so well (thanks again for the seed Sarah!).
The foliage is Japanese anemone, Heuchera and peony (just turning a lovely pinky yellow). The sedums are opening now, but I added a tiny dash of green sedum buds, as well as a few of the tall grasses now flowering (no idea of the names)…
Then a few other bits and bobs, including some Heuchera flowers and the furry silver foliage of an annual I have had in a pot all summer.
I really enjoyed walking around my garden choosing the flowers again today, as yesterday was just too wet to venture out for long. I don’t think it has rained so much in August since we came here, so the garden is uncharacteristically green and some plants, like the Linaria, have been given a new lease of life.
Do visit Cathy at “Rambling in the Garden” to see the other vases people have made for her weekly meme “In a Vase on Monday”. And thank you again Cathy!
Happy September!
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We had your wet day today! Lovely vase, the mix of colours is perfect. My Dahlia Magenta Star so I imagine a relative has been flowering for ages with many blooms together. Last week I saw a plastic -dahlia that was obviously modelled on the Magenta Star as it was identical.
Thanks Christina. Looks like it’s finally warming up again here for a few days. The rain was so welcome though!
That Dahlia is beautiful, Cathy, and your arrangement is wonderful. I wish we could get a bit of that rain you’ve received – rain is still a few months away here.
Shame I can’t send that rain your way Kris! It did a world of good here, but glad we’ve been forecast some sunnier days again now! 🙂
Cathy, this is a great arrangement. Makes curious of more September!
Thank you Uta. I think we will get an Altweibersommer! 😉
Love the color and form of your pretty dahlia. Grasses add an interesting element to this perky arrangement.
Thanks Marian. There are many grasses flowering now. A shame I can’t put names to them.
What a great way of using your single Nomi’s Star – and strangely I could almost swear i could smell your arrangement today, but I suppose it was either my imagination or my own vases! Your selection of flowers and foliage really complement it – you must be well pleased!Those zinnias are interesting – what other colours were there in your mix?
Thanks Cathy! The other zinnias all seemed to be white, yellow and orange. Luckily I planted them in a pot of orange cosmos which looked quite pretty. I don’t know if I’ll bother with zinnias again though. Everyone told me they attract bees and butterflies, but I haven’t seen a single insect on any of them!
Cathy I really love how you used this standout flower in your vase….the complementing flowers are perfect for your dahlia and I really love this vase.
Thank you Donna – I was pretty pleased with the effect of the zinnias in the vase, as they weren’t terribly impressive in the garden. 🙂
Lovely arrangement. Happy september to you too!
Thanks Simone! 🙂
I love your beautiful Dahlia and your vase looks very beautiful too! We had thunder storms last night that gave us nearly an inch of rain but it is hot today, 91 degrees F !
The forecast here is some warmer weather too. Looking forward to it as it got quite chilly the last few days with the cloudy skies. 🙂
Beautiful dahlia but I also like the simplicity of the zinnias in there too, they have such a deep color. Nice how your arrangement sprays up and out, it’s got a wildflower feel to it but the dahlia is no field flower!
Thanks Frank. I liked the zinnias too. They hadn’t really impressed me in the garden but looked much better in the vase!
Exquisite arrangement Cathy! Love, love, love this. The dahlia is a beauty and you’ve chosen perfect companions.
Thank you! I feel this is really praise from you Susie, being such an expert arranger! 😉
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Gorgeous photos and flowers, Cathy. Artfully arranged.
Thank you Alys! And thanks for the mention in your post again! 🙂
What a beautiful collection of flowers. I adore dahlias and this is an especially beautiful one!
🙂 I may even try and keep this dahlia over winter and see if it performs better next year in a sunnier spot…
What a star she is Cathy – the quality making up for the quantity and she shines out in that arrangement.
I suppose you are right and I should be content with each individual flower, but the glossy magazine photos showed oodles of these dahlia flowers creating a wonderful display…. a reminder not to be taken in by the pictures while ordering my autumn bulbs this week! 😉
Nomi’s star is truly a star! Lovely vase as usual and I love the light and mood in the picture taken on the stairs. Happy Monday 🙂
Thanks Annette. The photos are still the tricky part, especially on a dull cloudy day! Have a good week!
I love your choice of colors and the greenery. I never would have thought to use them. Thanks for the suggestions!
I think I have only just realised what difference the choice of foliage can make to an arrangement. I’m learning so much!
That’s a lovely dahlia Cathy – perfect in your arrangement. Good to see the linaria making an appearance!
That Linaria is fantastic Sarah! It just goes on and on. I shall have to try and transplant some to other parts of the garden! 🙂
Your vase looks professionally done, Cathy–just beautiful, and so artfully arranged! That’s a beautiful Dahlia–a perfect centerpiece! Nice use of foliage, too–I think the silvery foliage may be licorice plant, by the way–and the grasses add good height! I’m in awe of your talent!
Oh what a lovely comment Kimberley! Thank you for your kind words… and for naming my silvery plant too. 🙂
A beautiful vase, Cathy. The dahlia is a real star and how nice to see the linaria, mine has gone over now. The grasses give the whole arrangement movement.
Thanks Elizabeth. Some of the grasses are looking lovely in the garden already, with the changing light. 🙂
What a lovely bouquet! I loved your pictures, too, capturing it so nicely. And so true, what a star!
Thank you Dana! There are two more small flowers opening on the Dahlia, but not as great a display as I’d like. Thanks for visiting. 🙂