Last week’s heat wave, along with enough showers, made a lot of garden plants happy. It pushed others out of bloom and many more leapt forward to full-on summer.
Yellow and orange red-hot pokers (Kniphofia uvaria) dominate this week’s vase, accompanied by spikes of purple speedwell (Veronica longifolia). Black-eyed Susan (Rudbeckia hirta), evening primrose (Oenothera fruticosa) and a lemony day lily (Hemerocallis ‘Hyperion’) add yellow, and a single red-orange sweet pea (Lathyrus odorata) was added to vie with the orange red-hot poker. Wildflower fillers are daisy fleabane (Erigeron annuus), oxeye daisy (Leucanthemum vulgare) and yarrow (Achillea millefolium).
Thanks to Cathy at Rambling in the Garden who hosts the weekly garden meme In A Vase On Monday, featuring flowers from our gardens. Click the link to join the fun or see what others are sharing this week.
Eliza Waters 
Oh my. I have only one little black eyed susan in bloom so far. But I planted seed in May and then that month was so cold and wet. We’re only now getting stuff about 4 inches high. Sigh. Your flowers are soooo beautiful!
Thank you very much, Dawn! The heat last week really sent things soaring. Hope yours catch up soon. 🙂
So colorful. I always love seeing red hot pokers!
Thank you, Julie. They are an interesting plant, very drought tolerant.
Yellow sweet pea?! I have never seen one. I was not aware that yellow was within their color range. It is nice to see red hot poker being appreciated.
No, the sweet pea is red, not yellow. 🙂 Knifophia aren’t really all that common here, but they grow well in this climate even if they are from S. Africa.
Well, that explains why I could not find them. I only saw the red sweet pea.
Beautifully composed bouquet
Thank you, Dawn! 🌸
I can feel the warmth around them Eliza. Beautiful 🤗❤️🙏
Thank you, Mark!
First thing in morning. Uplifting 😍
Thank you, Rupali! 💕
Pretty
Merci!
Such a delightful array of cheerful looking flowers!
Thank you, Anne. I have fun arranging them. 🙂
Beautiful! I look forward to your flowers in a vase each Monday. 😉
Thank you, Pepper, glad you enjoy them, too!
Such a lovely mixed bag of summer colour! I’ve not seen yellow Pokers before – do they overwinter right in the garden?
Thanks, Chris. They do!
Such a fabulous mix Eliza! I love those colours together. 😁
Thank you, Cathy!
That lemony daylily is the star of the show for me; framed by the fleabane, it’s especially attractive.
Thank you, Linda. It also bear a sweet fragrance, a lovely bonus.
Simply beautiful. (Suzanne)
Merci!
Beautiful, fiery colors – they look too hot to touch!
Thank you, Barbara! 🙂
Such a beautful summer vase Eliza! 💛 xxx
Thank you, Xenia!
What a lovely and summery bouquet. Stay cool.
Thank you, Monika. Blessedly, we’ve had a weather break with a coolish, rainy day today.
Oooh, enjoy it. I’m quite jealous. Happy Monday.
An exuberance of blooms – love the arrangements and the images.
Thank you, Tom!
Gorgeous! Love all the bright summer blooms!
Thanks, K. Such a happy time of year for me. 🙂
wow- these are so beautiful and make me smile! i love the idea of selecting flowers for a vase each monday. thanks for sharing and spreading this beauty.
Thank you, it is a happy practice. 🙂
🤗💛🤗🥰🍃💚😎
Thank you, Susan! 🙂
Summah, summah, summah! And, you have black-eyed Susans. Mine aren’t’ even close to blooming.
Yes! 👏🏼 The heat pushed the BES into bloom in the meadow, where it is drier, but the ones in the main garden are just budding. Must be moisture makes them lazy. 😉
Interesting weather. And the west is burning. And we are enjoying old Hawai’i weather. Rains at night, tradewinds during the day. Perfect gardening weather. But no illusions. Things always change. Here’s hoping you all get some sustained relief Soon. 🙏🌺🌹♥️
Thanks, Bela. A cool day is a welcome respite!
A great summer mix!
Thank you, Sandy!
You are so gifted at combining beautiful flowers.
Thank you very much, Maria!
That’s a cheerful mix, Eliza! The Kniphofia stems are a particularly nice touch.
Thank you, Kris! I hope they last. 🙂
A visual treat, so much to linger over!
Thank you, Belinda!
This vase is especially pleasing to me Eliza. I love the colors, the textures, and the variety!
Hey there, Debbie! Glad you liked them, thanks for stopping by. I hope your summer is going well. 😎
I miss ALL of you like crazy!!
Ditto! 😁
Showers? Wouldn’t that be lovely? Even on days without the heat, some things are wilting 🙄Such an unapologetically summery vase today – thanks for sharing it Eliza
Thank you, Cathy!
Those Kniphofia uvaria add such drama to your arrangement and sum up hot summers. I hadn’t even realised that they could be used as cut flowers. It is a delightful arrangement, many thanks. Noelle
Thank you, Noelle! So far they are holding up well. I gave them a fresh cut this morning.
Definitely a summer 4th of July vase! Full of color and zing.
Thank you, Donna!
A summery set of flowers!
It really is! I love this time of year so much. 🙂 Thanks, Tina!
Gorgeousness!
Thank you, Cindy!
Perfect arrangement for the holiday. Very pretty, Eliza.
Thank you, Judy!
It’s a beautiful summer at your place. Love the red-hot pokers.
Thank you, Susie. High summer in my garden is a delight, my heart is full! 🌸 🐝 🌞
You grow and arrange such beauties!
Thank you, Alice!