This week, I decided to combine all my white (or close to white) flowers into my arrangement. My Italian bunny jug seemed like a good choice, its pale yellow complements all, especially the few blooms of ‘Italian White’ Sunflowers (Helianthus annuus), which curiously, only turn creamy-white as they age.
Cleome, Nicotiana, Sunflower
Cleome, Dahlia ‘Little Lamb’
‘Italian White’ Sunflower
In addition, there are Spider Flowers (Cleome hassleriana), Flowering Tobacco (Nicotiana alata), Garlic Chives (Allium tuberosum), Garden Phlox (P. paniculata) and Dahlia ‘Little Lamb.’
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Eliza Waters 
Great combo!
Thank you, Ellen! 🙂
Ah WHITE! My favorite!
White flowers offer calm in the garden, a place for the eye to rest.
?! I just like the color. I am none too proficient with aesthetics. I just happen to prefer white. It does not work for everything of course, and there are many flowers that just look best in other colors, such as nasturtiums, sunflowers and crape myrtles. I use it where I can, and really, it does happen to work well in the sunny but ‘visually dark’ spots around redwood forests.
Beautiful
Thank you!
You show us that white can often only be appreciated with a backdrop of color. Spot on for these times Eliza. and lovely.
Thank you, Cindy. ❤
I always look forward to your flower arrangements, especially now when I have no cutting flowers at all in my garden.
Thank you, Anne. Glad to share the good cheer!
A beautiful flower arrangement, and love the vase.
Thank you, David!
Gorgeous arrangement
Merci, Sheree!
A beautiful arrangement Eliza and I love the bunny vase too! 💛
Thank you kindly, Xenia!
Gorgeous! I love having lots of white flowers in my garden – must get some more.
Thank you, Sandra. Yes, one can never have too many flowers! 😉
Good display and choice of pot
Thank you, Derrick.
Beautiful arrangement, and that Italian bunny jug goes so well with the flowers!
Thank you, Hien!
You have a real talent for arranging flowers, Eliza. This is another glorious combination of flowers, and just as beautiful as the bright coloured arrangements you often show us. 🙂
Thank you, Joanne, much appreciated!
What a beautiful combination! This arrangement is marvellous.
Thank you very much, Maria!
Thank you!
So lovely, I admire your talent to create stunning arrangements
Thank you kindly, Karen. ❤
Eliza: you have so many flowers! The ‘Italian White Sunflower is so different. The vase is pretty with the funny bunny.
🙂 Thanks, Alice! I definitely have tons of flowers – can one ever have too many? 😀
So very lovely! Calming and elegant, and the vase provides a dash of color and playfulness.
Thank you, Laurie!
These are all lovely choices for your bunny vase. White phlox has been short-lived in my garden so I am pleased it’s doing well for you.
Thank you, Susie. I have to deal with powdery mildew on the phlox, but this year, it looks like my diligence has paid off as there is little PM. Phlox really carries the garden this time of year as the annuals begin to fade.
Delicious, creamy arrangement!
Thank you, Sandy!
That arrangement is the most beautiful thing I’ve seen today, and since I’m partial to bunnies this was a spectacular post for me. 🙂
🙂 So glad to know that, thanks, Judy!
I love the white bouquet, Eliza. It has great impact. I rarely (if ever) have enough white flowers to pull off an arrangement like that. I must make a note to try growing the white sunflower next year.
Thank you, Kris. ‘Italian White’ is not a strong plant and tends to flop without staking. But it does look nice planted in a group.
Lovely arrangement and enhanced by the colours of the jug as you say. It shows what a variable ‘colour’ white actually is, as well as the touches of cream.
Thank you, Carol. Like true blue, pure white flowers usually have other tints in them.
It is just like a bridal bouquet! So pretty, dainty and feminine! Just lovely! Amanda https://therunningwave.blogspot.com/2020/09/a-simple-vase-on-monday
Thank you, Amanda!
I think you made that bunny happier! 😉 Beautiful bouquet!
Happy Monday! xoxo
Many thanks, Marina! ❤
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What an interesting mix – and doesn’t it work well? The bunny jug is perfect for your bride’s bouquet
🙂 Thank you, Cathy.
Pure, serene, and beautiful Eliza!
Thank you kindly, Agnes!
This one surprised me – at this time of year I expect to see your strong late summer colours and then you give us a vase of delicate beauties:)
🙂 Thanks, Karina. I know, my vase colours this summer have been opposite – all the warm tones were featured early on. 😉
The flowers coordinate so well with the vase – just lovely!
Cheers, Meg
Thank you, Meg!
A delicious mix Eliza. 😃 I mustvgrow extra. leome just for cutting next year as they do look magnificent in a vase. 😃 Do you save your seed and sow in spring or just let them seed themselves?
Thanks, Cathy. I give lots of Cleome seed away (to ANY takers, ha!) and let them self sow, as they do so reliably. I try to keep the patches separate (pink and white, seems the purple didn’t make the lottery from last year) so I have an idea of what colours I have. They do sometimes cross, so some are bi-colour.
So lovely!
Thank you, Fi!
Wonderful arrangement!
Thank you, Belinda!
Love the Italian bunny jug and arrangement and it’s wonderful to know by the flowers in the background that vase season is not close to being over!🙂
Thank you, Susan. I was strolling the beds today and realized that there are many flowers that I’ve not even shown yet. This cooler weather is slowing the annuals down– I am wishing I could slow time down instead!
Oh, that’s so nice. ❤
Thank you, Carol. 🙂
Your bunny jug made me chuckle. Lovely flowers too.
Thank you, Susan!
Delightful Eliza!
Thank you, Julie!
Love the bunny pot. And love what’s in it. Beautiful arrangement as always, Eliza!
Thank you, Steve!
so beautiful photos!
Gracias, Maria!
There’s a natural tendency in some DYCs (darn yellow composites) for the ray florets to go from yellow to white as they age. It seems like the hybrid you showed plays up that familial tendency.
Ahh, what an elegant and pleasing arrangement, Eliza. I always like mono-color arrangements in vases and gardens, and here with the numerous textures you sparked it nicely. Also, fun vase. Cheers to you, Eliza.
Thank you, Jet! ❤
Lovely arrangement Eliza – simplicity at its best.
Thank you, Andrea!
Love!
Thank you!
If I may ask – How did you learn about growing and arranging flowers?
I studied floriculture in college, mainly floral plant production, but there were design classes as well. I’ve always been in love with flowers from my earliest memories.
Lovely. I learn something every day. I’ve never heard the term “floriculture” before. Horticulture, yes, floriculture, no – but now that you said it, it makes sense that the study of flowers would have it’s own word. LOL. Thanks for sharing what you know and the beautiful photos.
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🙂 Thank you, LD!
Great display!
Gracias, Maria!