I gathered some moss a while ago to create a kokedama or two but then when I saw some pre made balls at our local everything store, I decided to be lazy instead. Before I plop plants into them, why not use them as containers for today's arrangements? The Arum italicum leaves were picked to be the background for the white camellia but it blocked too much of them and I wanted to enjoy their venation so they went into one ball and got a little mondo grass
The little metal incense burner and glass marble were nearby and were grabbed to keep the larger ball from rolling.
Simple and elegant. The Arum leaf is quite striking against the green of the kokodama.
ReplyDeleteWe almost made it through winter without snow this year. I am not pleased.
ReplyDeleteYours bright arrangement is a spirit-lifter. Are you saying this lovely Cyclamen was outside all winter up till now? Those leafs are gorgeous.
Love everything getting to shine on its own.
ReplyDeleteLove this and I am happy to now know what kokedama is. Too bad the cold weather is approaching, but nice you were able to save these little treasures. Arum is always a nice addition.
ReplyDeleteAlthough Arum can spread generously, it's fresh green leaves all winter and bright red seeds in summer make me love it.
DeleteSimply beautiful! So far the snow has missed us, hope your garden is weathering it well. Enjoy the day off!
ReplyDeleteThanks D.G. I had fun cuddling with the dogs and watching mindless TV.
DeleteLike chavliness I am not at all pleased about the snow. But I know you're probably enjoying a day off work, with school closed because of it. I love the veins and marbling on Arum leaves too.
ReplyDeleteNot happy about the wind and cold that came with the snow this time. Made it miserable to be outside and wrecked our warmer-than-usual winter. Don't mind having days off but know that making them up in summer won't be fun at all.
DeleteI love the white Camellia. The flower's shape reminds me of my own 'Taylor's Perfection'. That Arum is incredible and makes me think I should find one for my lath house.
ReplyDeleteArum is wonderful here as it's summer dormant and doesn't mind competition from other plant roots. Once winter comes, the gorgeous foliage emerges and, while freezing weather may lay it flat, it pops right back up as soon as it warms. Love having this tropical-looking foliage during the cold months. I wonder how it would behave in your climate.
DeleteSo much for your recent sultry weather - is this payback? Your kokodama are such a treat to see so thank you for sharing them
ReplyDeleteYes, I think mother nature is paying us back for thinking we'd fooled her this year. Oh well.
DeleteA fine arrangement of interesting flowers, leaves and things. My heart always goes pitty patter when I see cyclamen. They don't last here. I had some in my garden for about two years and then they disappeared. Our weather and rain amounts are too erratic for them I guess. Yet, when I see them like this I want to try again.
ReplyDeleteThe hardy ones spread slowly here and are happy with our summer dry climate. This one is one of the less hardy florist ones. They don't mind a bit of cold but don't usually last in the garden for more than a couple of years.
DeleteAlways fun, always interesting, always lovely.
ReplyDeleteThanks Linda.
DeleteNice set, Peter. I love the Asian flair.
ReplyDeleteThanks Eliza. Like usual, it was an accident.
DeleteOh my! No words...just lovely.
ReplyDeleteThanks Beth. It was nice that the moss balls presented themselves earlier in the day at the grocery store.
DeleteInventive and creative. I didn't know you could buy those moss balls.
ReplyDeleteThe pre-made moss balls were a surprise to me too. They also have chains for hanging already attached.
DeleteTo think one can get ready made moss balls. Are they real moss? If so this will encourage people to use them, and the way you have this week has set the bar very high.
ReplyDeleteThey are real moss but it's dried and dyed to stay looking that way so it's a bit of a cheat
DeleteI haven't seen these kind of moss balls before; what a clever idea and perfect for displaying your winter treasures.
ReplyDeleteThe moss balls were new to me as well. I love the idea of just popping a pot inside instead of going to all of the work of creating a real kokedama.
DeleteWhat an amazing arrangement! Hope your snowstorm isn't too bad and your camellia doesn't suffer too much!
ReplyDeleteI love those ready-made kokedama. I found mine on evil Amazon but could not resist. They have 6" & 4" ones. Planted a button fern directly into the 6" ball & sat it in a small bowl with pebbles. So far, it's happy there. Going to try a staghorn fern, now in a pot, in one & see what happens. I'm visualizing those basal shield fronds growing over it. We'll see. What a great idea to use these for vases! So creative, but your arrangements always are.
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