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Although this could very well be a picture of me finding a new treasure at a favorite nursery, it's actually an illustration by David Catrow for a children's book called Plantzilla.

Monday, May 30, 2016

In A Vase On Monday - Pineapple Pruning

Pineapple Broom (Argyrocytisus battandieri) that is.  A now rather large specimen grows in our parking strip and must be cut back from the stop sign a couple of times a year.   Tom decided it was time to cut it back so there were lots of blooms smelling a bit like ripe pineapple  with which to play.


The deutzia  down by the greenhouse threw some long new branches out into the middle of a path so those had to be cut back as well.  This is an older picture of the shrub in bloom as I forgot to take a photo of the offending branches. 


Also left over from a bit of pruning was some foliage of Sambucus "Black Lace."  The pineapple broom brought to mind this pineapple-shaped coffee pot.


In went the prunings.

  And there it is.  In looking at this, I'm thinking that some glaucous foliage like eucalyptus would look good with this combination.  Better yet, the eucalyptus-resembling foliage of Parahebe perfoliata with it's little blue star shaped flowers.

Instead, added were the teapot, sugar, and creamer. 

And a few more flowers. 
Many thanks to Cathy at Rambling in the Garden for hosting In A Vase on Monday each week.  Click here to see Cathy's arrangement and links to those of others.
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22 comments:

  1. LINDA from Each Little WorldMay 30, 2016 at 6:28 AM

    That hot pink with yellow makes rather a holiday splash. I have Black Lace but it is only now getting big enough where I feel free to cut some for bouquets. It certainly makes a great accent. Have a pleasant holiday. Warm and sunny here and finally a bit of rain at the end of the week. So life is just about perfect.

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    1. outlawgardenerMay 30, 2016 at 11:06 PM

      Good to hear that life is just about perfect there! Black Lace grows very rapidly here. I love the foliage but don't really have space for the 15 foot bush that it becomes so it gets cut way back each year.

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  2. Sammie070502May 30, 2016 at 8:20 AM

    That's a lovely bouquet and AMAZING that you were able to create it with prunings.

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    1. outlawgardenerMay 30, 2016 at 11:07 PM

      Thanks, Emily. That's what happens when you over plant.

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  3. danger gardenMay 30, 2016 at 10:54 AM

    Fabulous! I'd love to hear how your Sambucus foliage holds up, I can't figure out what the trick is. Sometimes it's long lasting and sometimes it wilts quickly.

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    1. outlawgardenerMay 30, 2016 at 11:08 PM

      Mine wilted pretty quickly. I'd never used it inside before.

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  4. Kris PetersonMay 30, 2016 at 1:07 PM

    Your cuttings and props make a beautiful display, Peter!

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  5. AlanMay 30, 2016 at 1:42 PM

    That is the jam-packedest, frilliest vase you've put together yet. Hot!

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    1. outlawgardenerMay 30, 2016 at 11:10 PM

      All that pink did make it a bit frillier than I was imagining. Glad you liked it.

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  6. Donna@Gardens Eye ViewMay 30, 2016 at 2:14 PM

    Oh my that is spectacular and I love the whole display...2 flowers I am not familiar with...

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  7. NicMay 30, 2016 at 4:38 PM

    Beautiful! I have yet to experience pineapple broom in bloom in real life...

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    1. outlawgardenerMay 30, 2016 at 11:11 PM

      It's a sweet thing and I love the soft foliage as much as the flowers.

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  8. AnonymousMay 30, 2016 at 7:34 PM

    i always look forward to seeing what you come up with. Surprising and delightful!

    SilverLake Sue

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  9. Linda ReederMay 30, 2016 at 11:12 PM

    That is just glorious!

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  10. Lady of LaManchaMay 31, 2016 at 12:29 AM

    Clever repetition of form. Bravo!

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  11. AnonymousMay 31, 2016 at 4:32 AM

    For some reason I was expecting the pineapple bloom flowers to be pineapple sized too (silly me!!) so the photo of the completed vase was a bit of a surprise! ;) You nust be chuffed to have produced such a stunning vase from a few 'mere prunings'? But then again, it's what we have come to expect of you... :)

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  12. chlorisMay 31, 2016 at 3:10 PM

    I love it. I love the coffee pot too. You keep producing new plants for us to see. Wherever do you keep them all?

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  13. chlorisMay 31, 2016 at 3:11 PM

    I love it. I love the coffee pot too. You keep producing new plants for us to see. Wherever do you keep them all?

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  14. UnknownJune 1, 2016 at 5:51 PM

    You have the perfect setting and props to make elegant presentations.

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  15. Karen (Back Road Journal)June 6, 2016 at 11:42 AM

    I love it…the pink and yellow in your coffee and tea set is beautiful.

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