There are simply so many pretty little flowers in the garden right now; Primulas, Hyancinths, tulips, Pulmonaria, Epimediums….. and the Mahonia and Blackthorn are flowering beautifully too. But on a whim I chose this simple bunch for my Monday vase…
I had done a few jobs outdoors yesterday afternoon, and before coming in I noticed the evening sun shining through the Heuchera leaves.
It had been warm and sunny and the Thalia daffodils looked in need of a refreshing drink.
Then I saw that some of the hellebores have already produced wonderful seedheads, which last better in a vase than the flowers, so I decided to add a few. A single Summer Snowflake (Leucojum aestivum ‘Gravetye Giant’) stuck in the middle was perhaps not the ideal choice, but it was done!
Perhaps it was a little hurried this week, but I think it looks fresh and spring-like nonetheless. The blue and white vase was chosen for its very narrow opening which holds the stems in place nicely. The other spring flowers may make it into a mid-week vase. In the meantime they must wait their turn… 😉
Monday Morning Sunshine
Putting a Monday vase together for Cathy’s meme is always so enjoyable! I can highly recommend it – why not join in! Have a look at Rambling in the Garden to see Cathy’s vase and all the others who have linked in today.
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Your arrangement is lovely Cathy and I remember the beautiful vase from another arrangement, it is so lovely I’m sure you must have it on display even when it is empty.
Thank you, and you are right Christina; that vase is always on display in one room or another!
Lovely and yes, really pretty vase!
Thanks Lindsay! I must use it more often as it is so practical too!
Gorgeous shots love the leaves Cathy
Thanks Eunice! 🙂
Aren’t the Helleborus with seed pod interesting! Love your flowers but your vase! Wow!
Thanks Monica. The hellebore seedheads last ages in a vase and I love them just as much as the flowers!
I love the flowers and the vase too. The sun often points me to certain flowers and foliage as well. Have a great week, Cathy!
Thanks Kris. We have had some wonderful sunny days but the spring flowers are desperate for a drink after an unusually dry April. A good excuse to cut them for a vase though! 😉
Cathy I love the dark leaves against the white and bright green…I agree the joy of putting together vases for Monday is such a joy. It brings me so much closer to my garden.
Yes, I know just what you mean Donna. I have a much clearer idea of what is flowering when and the progress of a plant is followed more closely if it is a potential vase candidate!
Beautiful! The Heuchera leaf was an inspiration and I love the vase,
Hi Chloris. Heucheras always look good when the sun shines on them and they are such tough plants too – I love them!
What a delicate arrangement Cathy! I love ‘Thalia’ and have put them on my wish list for next year. A lovely, unusual vase too!
I have also been looking closely at which daffodils other bloggers have highlighted and my wishlist is long… Thalia is definitely a favourite, although I did hesitate at planting them as I always used to think daffodils should be bright yellow! 😉
You made beautiful choices from among the many possibilities Cathy. Isn’t it nice when there are so many flowers to consider? The Heuchera leaves are gorgeous and I love the way you used them. Beautiful vase as well.
Thank you Susie. The choice was a little perplexing so I will plan ahead for next week’s vase to reduce the (rather pleasant) dilemma of what to pick!
A vase that really reflects spontaneity, quick decision made under the pressure of so many options. Simply lovely, Cathy! Have a gorgeous week!
Hope you have a good week too Anca! Yes, I did feel a little under pressure I admit, but it is lovely having such a choice now!
The sunshine is shining through in your Spring bouquet Cathy. I really like your pottery vase as well. Hope you have a lovely week too.
We have had lots of sunshine Julie, but wind too, so now the garden would be glad of some refreshing April showers!
Absolutely delightful! Your vase is stunning as well.
Thanks Sheryl!
Your vase looks interesting. I love white flowers, especially daffodils and snowbells. The seedheads and the red leaves complete the picture. Enjoy spring and sun!
You too Uta! I am growing to like white flowers more and more too.
Oh what beautiful close up shots – not to mention the gorgeous blooms and that wonderful vase 🙂
🙂 If I had enough of the Thalia daffodils I’d fill a vase with just them!
Need to remember to plant Thalia, it is perfect and would look lovely on their own in your rather stylish blue and white vase.
I think I will have to plant some more of them Dorris, as they would look lovely in a big bunch. But the scent was quite strong when I brought them indoors…
never a bad thing, surely?
We have sensitive noses in our house! 😉
Aah, not such a good idea then.
Very beautiful Cathy, love the daffodils and snowbells as well as the Heuchera leaves! We have had rain for 7 days now but today we had really heavy storms, thunder and 1/2 inch size hail for 45 minutes. All the tree leaves, ground cover, hosta, etc. all have shredded leaves now. This storm brought us over 2 inches of rain in the 45 minutes.
Oh Michael, your poor hostas! Mine are barely showng leaves yet – just the shoots are now appearing. We really need rain here – it has been a very dry month so far with a lot of drying wind, so spring plants even in the shade are looking a bit thirsty.
Don’t apologize for the Summer Snowflake, I love it!
Glad about that! I was tempted to remove it but didn’t have much time to fiddle around!
I love that vase, it can stand alone, but with flowers it is superb. Love the red heuchera!
Thanks Eliza. Aren’t Heucheras great plants!
Yes, I love that they have so many cultivars to choose from. I love the lime green ones, too.
I think the vase itself is gorgeous, and the flowers in it are just icing on the cake. My own hellebores just started blooming; I’ll have to remember that their seed heads can look great in an arrangement!
Lovely to hear your spring is getting going now Kimberley… yes, the hellebore seedheads last so much better than the flowers.
I ENVY YOU. 🙂
🙂 Hope you have some flowers around you too!
Not like yours.
I can see why the heuchera leaves inspired the whole arrangement, Cathy – they look lovely in the vase! It’s all so fresh and full of spring 🙂
The best thing about those Heuchera is that they all came from one small rescued plant and now there are about five fairly large and very healthy plants! 🙂
I’ve a serious case of vase envy Cathy 🙂
😉 I especially love the vases our host Cathy features on her posts and would love a bigger selection too!