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In A Vase On Monday – Pink & Yellow

Posted on August 31, 2015 by Eliza Waters

For this week’s vase, I’ve used bright yellow daisies of woodland sunflower (Helianthus divaricata) and zinnia (Z. ‘Profusion Yellow’). I think the ‘Profusion’ series is one of the best zinnia hybrids, a super performer that is drought and heat tolerant, as well … Continue reading →

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In A Vase On Monday – Cool Whites

Posted on August 17, 2015 by Eliza Waters

For this week’s vase, I’ve chosen a cool, all-white palette. White garden phlox (P. paniculata) are in their glory right now, as are the Annabelle hydrangea (H. arborescens ‘Annabelle’), whose bracts are turning a papery, lime-green. Plume poppy panicles (Macleaya cordata) are … Continue reading →

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In A Vase On Monday – High Summer

Posted on August 10, 2015 by Eliza Waters

For this week’s vase, I’ve picked flowers from my garden that to me, simply shout “high summer!” Pink garden phlox (P. paniculata), pinwheels of black-eyed Susan (Rudbeckia fulgida ‘Goldsturm’), goldenrod (Solidago sp.), little jewels of striped mallow (Malva sylvestris), white flowering … Continue reading →

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