These were literally the last few flowers left standing in the garden that were worth picking - the Wild Acre cut flowers are done for another year. But it is 29th October so I really can't complain. The velvety plum colours of the dahlias, penstemon (Garnet), annual scabiosa, cosmos and teeny clippings of achillea and sedum are a surprisingly gutsy farewell, no going out with a whimper around here!
There were also a small handful of Graham Thomas roses still struggling through the wet weather, I popped a few in a little cream jug, but I don't think they'll get to wednesday. Enjoy the moment though, no? (And it has reminded me of how much I love the unlikely combination of yellow and grey.)
For more late season floral loveliness, pop over to Jane's who is still bravely hosting the knees-up despite the impending hurricane Sandy and a migraine storm of her own.
For more late season floral loveliness, pop over to Jane's who is still bravely hosting the knees-up despite the impending hurricane Sandy and a migraine storm of her own.
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What a lovely ending to your garden blooms.
ReplyDeleteI could just eat up the little jug of roses.
My head is already feeling better.
Now a cup of tea if you would and one of your cakes?
xo Jane
What pretty shades of violets. And those roses are definitely worth looking at, if only for two days.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful flowers!
ReplyDeleteI agree with Amelia, the roses would be worth it even for a day. Gorgeous colors! I am a real sucker for the dark bold flowers...yum
ReplyDeleteYou could have fooled me. Looks like these came from a still bountiful garden! Nice photos and light.
ReplyDeleteGraham Thomas looks beautiful in that jug. Must be the opposites of the sunny yellow and dreary grey that attract!
ReplyDeletePenny x
Just gorgeous. Love them all.
ReplyDelete"Graham Thomas" has always been one of my favorite Austin roses - such a rich buttery yellow, and a truly vigorous plant.
ReplyDeleteLovely bouquets!
A jug of yellow roses...perfection!
ReplyDeleteLush and absolutely wonderful.
ReplyDeleteI'm very envious of your last flowers standing - wish I had such a nice selection. Just picked the lone anemone de caen and it's now on my desk looking quite unreal. Love the Graham Thomas - have been tempted by this rose a few times but never quite sure where he should go colour-wise. And I'll finish by saying that unlikely as it is, grey and yellow has become one of my favourite combinations, it's odd but it really works doesn't it?
ReplyDeleteThey're beautiful, what a wonderful way to end the month, with a blaze of colour from the garden. We are down to violas and not much else!
ReplyDeleteit is really good.
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