Sometimes, simply deadheading isn’t enough and more drastic action is needed to clear paths of overhanging vegetation. This week quite a few flowers got the chop: Gloriosa daisies (Rudbeckia hirta), Calendula officinalis, Zinnia elegans ‘Envy’ and Zinnia ‘Zahara Salmon’, plus some sprigs of feverfew (Tanacetum parthenium).

A second vase contains two of my favorite dahlias: pink ‘Chilson’s Pride’ and clear yellow ‘Lemonade’, plus more ‘Envy’ zinnias.

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.