Colour is the thing right now, and my vase for Cathy’s meme (Rambling in the Garden) reflects this today. So before you scroll down, be warned… you may need sunglasses for this one!
The sunflowers are Earthwalker and the lemony Valentine, both of which are favourites and have done well in large pots. The other additions are Cosmos Brightness Mixed (orange) and Polidor (golden yellow), Tithonia, a white Cleome, and a couple of Zinnias.
The jug came down from the shelf for its annual airing!
Here are a few more pics. Click on any to enlarge.
Have a great week, and do visit Cathy to see her vase and all the others that have joined in today.
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Such bounty! I love the softer color of Valentine.
Yes, Valentine is one of my favourites too! 🙂
I love the colors and you have the perfect vase for those flowers.
Thanks – that vase waits patiently each year for its moment of fame! 😉
Wow! Bright and beautiful.
Thank you John!
Looking gorgeous Cathy!
Thanks Lindsay!
Wonderful! Love those colors!
Thanks Laurie!
What a lovely collection of bright blooms – and of course the jug is perfect. Thanks for sharing
It is always a special moment when that vase comes down to be filled with sunflowers! 🙂
I can imagine it would be 🙂
I agree, what a perfect vase for this colourful and vibrant display of sunflowers.
Thanks Kate. I do believe that vase came from Woolworths many years ago! LOL!
Very sunny and summery. Are those Cactus Zinnias?
I think they may also be called cacrus zinnias, although my seed packet called them a ‘dahlia-type zinnia mix’! 🙂
I am going to try some of those this winter, just love them.
Beautiful, Cathy! I love that jug (and seeing it reminds me to use my sunflower vase – maybe next week?). ‘Earthwalker’ is fine looking and I keep admiring the cactus-flowering zinnias (that will definitely be in my seed orders for next year)!
Thank you Eliza. Oh yes, and you must use your sunflower vase before the season passes!
Wow, this is colour, indeed!
The blue skies helped with the contrast! 😀
Love Earth Walker (I’m sad mine didn’t grow this year, I’ll try again next year. I really like that shaggy orange flower, is it a Zinnia?
Yes, it is a zinnia from a German seed mix I bought. They called them ‘dahlia-type’ zinnias, but I suppose they are cactus zinnias.
I’ll look out for those. I can’t believe that I only grew Zinnias for the first time last year!
Me too! I always thought they were a bit brash, but kept seeing them in everyone’s vases and heard how the bees love them too. 🙂
Beautiful…van goah would love to capture this on canvas.
I sometimes wish I could paint… 🙂
The ruffled orange flower is a zinnia then? I would have taken it for a dahlia. The composition is wonderful!
It is actually a ‘dahlia-type’ zinnia according to the seed packet, so you are spot on Kris! 🙂
Tis the season for sunglasses!
And sunhats too! Have a good week Ricki!
Oh sweet sunshine! What a beautiful arrangement, Cathy. I think that as we head into the final weeks of summer it’s special to see this particular bouquet. It’s impossible to see these colors and not smile! A very nice way to begin the week. 🙂
I couldn’t agree more. As soon as the sunflowers opened I was itching to cut some and a few cooler days offered the opportunity so I could enjoy them at their best indoors. Have a great week Debra!
I love your jolly sunflowers and the vase is just right. Earthwalker is specially gorgeous.
I have grown Earthwalker and Valentine for the second year now and I haven’t seen any others I like more. So they will probably go on next year’s list too!
Your tip about growing in pots was helpful. I am running out of space! Your arrangement is so summery…just the right picture for an August Calendar page.
As long as you can water daily (sometimes I have to water twice if it is hot and windy) I can grow almost anything in containers. It means I am more flexible as they can be moved into shade or sun or protected from heavy rain. Our Tithonia, Cosmos and sunflowers stand in a line in front of our big picture window in the living room and create a lovely frame for the view of the garden from there!
Definitely a sunshiny vase and flowers.
Thank you Brian!
Perfection!
🙂 Thanks Alys! Have a good week!
You too!
[J] This is a glorious arrangement! It captures the warmth and richness of late summer. My favourite colours! [But you could put together a collection of almost any colours, and if done well, they’re sure to be my ‘favourite colours’!
Thanks! I know what you mean about favourites. I could never tie myself down to one colour or one favourite flower! LOL!
Absolutely fantastic – the perfect late summer arrangement!
Hope you have a wonderful weekend!
Thanks so much Sheryl. You too!
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