Today's offering was hastily assembled as it was a busier weekend than usual.
With temperatures below freezing predicted, the persimmons needed to be picked from the tree. The colors of the heucheras didn't read well in these pictures but they echoed the orange color of the persimmons.
Maple-leaf roses from a few weeks ago were just sitting around waiting to be spray painted.
I went to the store to get spray paint, found this poinsettia, and forgot the paint. Oops.
Yes, the poinsettia should have been in the middle flanked by the heucheras but the handle on the basket would require squishing around the plant too much and it might get wrecked. Maybe a different receptacle will be found later.
So there you have it, my lopsided and strangely-colored (google photos changed their editing tools again and took away several options.)
I couldn't stand it and wanted to make it work so tried something different. Still not doing it for me.
Sometimes less is more or at least less frustrating.
Many thanks to Cathy at Rambling in the Garden for hosting In a Vase on Monday. Do click here to see what others have put together this week.
You should learn to leave well enough alone, because well enough is pretty spectacular. I like the version you call lopsided and strangely colored.
ReplyDeleteYou're too kind and you have a good point about not futzing too much with stuff.
DeleteMy personal fave is the third from the last photo. I think the colors and textures are a terrific mix. But it probably needs a bit of that Poinsettia color on the Heuchera side. You are so lucky to have persimmons. Such a great shape and color, but I must admit I have never eaten one. Have you ever seen photos of strings of them hanging outside Japanese farmhouses?
ReplyDeleteI've never seen photos of strings of persimmons hanging outside of Japanese farmhouses but am off to find some images online! Sounds lovely.
DeleteOh, I love the last one! That container (2 pieces or one?) is gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteThe container is one piece is actually the base of a large Thai benjarong ceramic covered jar. (Looks like a very fancy covered chamber pot.)
DeleteYour first choice was the best - when in doubt always go with your first idea. After that, they're fine but there was a zing to the first one. I have followed your blog for awhile and am amazed at the wealth of vases, baskets and props that you have in your possession. Your home must rival a museum.
ReplyDeleteThank you for reading and commenting! While I do have some interesting things, my home more closely resembles a thrift shop or yard sale where many of the treasures have originated. It's now kind of a fun game for me to look for very inexpensive containers at thrift shops, use them, and then pass them along.
DeleteThe poinsettia looks great in each of its arrangements, although I like the one with the croton best. The Heucheras make good companions, as do the persimmons. How did you manage to pick unblemished persimmons? Your birds and squirrels must be better behaved than mine.
ReplyDeleteThe unblemished persimmons are a mystery to me as last year they all got eaten green by some animal or other. Just got lucky.
DeleteYou can grow Persimmons? Wow, are the trees hardy? I love all the versions, but specially the first. How creative bringing all these elements together into such a rich and sumptuous looking ensemble. And such a lovely setting with your beautiful wood.
ReplyDeletePersimmons are hardy here and would do very well for you. http://www.suttons.co.uk/Gardening/Fruit/Fruit+Trees/All+Fruit+Trees/Persimmon+Tree+-+Kaki-Sharon+Fruit_274720.htm
DeleteYour mix of heuchera shades is brilliant with with the toffee coloured poinsettia - you have such a good eye, Peter, even if you try to pretend otherwise!
ReplyDeleteYou are too kind. The combination looked so much better in the daylight.
DeleteGo out for paint, come home with a plant. Beautiful work.
ReplyDeleteA shopping list should be required as I'm so easily distracted in stores, especially those that carry plants.
DeleteI like the third from the last photo, but I also like the simple arrangement in the last photo. I like the "less is more" philosophy...not that you can tell from my garden...
ReplyDeleteWe can claim that we're channeling Madame Ganna Walska, Lotus Land creator, who said, "More is better."
DeleteI thought I'd be the only one liking the so called lopsided display, but it looks like I'm joining a choir:-) A similar thing happened to a wreath with a little bird a few weeks ago. I am considering getting a poinsettia this year. I think it will be my first time, but don't tell anyone :-)
ReplyDeleteStaying with the first idea is a good lesson for me to learn but I'm seldom satisfied and keep messing with things. Oh well. Your poinsettia secret is safe with me!
DeleteI vote for the second to the last option. I love the heucheras with the poinsettia.
ReplyDeleteThose two go together well. Too bad I can't keep the heucheras inside too long or put the poinsettia outside.
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