As usual I'm joining in with In a Vase on Monday hosted by Cathy from Rambling in the Garden. It is getting more challenging but thanks to my Chrysanthemums I have lots to show.
Anyone who is tired of me and my Chrysanthemums should look away now. If you did though, you'd miss this:
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| Chrysanthemum 'Porto Purple' |
These are not the same as last week, these are darker and less frilly.
I cut a few stems of Cotoneaster to go with them but they don't show much here and I think are going to drop their leaves very quickly.
Here is a posy I took to my mother in law, I thought I'd share the joy as I have lots of flowers even in December.
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| Chrysanthemum 'Sheer Purple' and 'Shamrock Green' with nameless container plant. |
Porto is growing in my poly tunnel having been moved inside about 6 weeks ago. Shamrock is also inside but the purple one is growing outside with 'Saratov Lilac', from last week, and seem perfectly happy. I think I will move them in soon.
I decided to see if I could find out how much I'd paid for them. After a bit of research I found I'd paid £17 for 10 rooted cuttings. (Sarah Raven - Abundant and Sea Urchin collections). I've currently got three vases of them at home and have given one away this week. There are more I could pick outside and,of course, with careful overwintering, I should be able to keep the plants and/or take cuttings for next year.
I'm happy with that extravagance!
A poly tunnel must be so useful; some of my Chrysanthemums are still flowering, but are looking a little the worse due to the wind and frosts so I don't think they would look very good in a vase. I really like the form of Porto Purple.
ReplyDeleteIt is very useful, I am astounded at how much will grow in there though it did get down to -2 last week!
DeleteYes, I like the spikiness and the colour of this one , Alison - I think the ones I tried from SR one year included it but it did not flower for me then and I have not bothered with these tender varieties since. All this talk of polytunnels makes me wonder if I could fit one in - but the only place is where the chickens are and even when they are 'no more' the area does not get much direct sunshine and is directly next to two windows of the house anyway. Definitely a no-goer here! Isn't it lovely still being able to give away posies in the winter months?
ReplyDeleteIt's a shame you can't fit a tunnel in. One reason to move here was to indulge this addiction and the poly tunnel has been worth every penny. It is a lot of work and a tie though, that should not be forgotten. I love being able to give away flowers, especially for no reason at all!
DeleteThe variety of chrysanthemum colors and forms is so broad that it would be hard to tire of them. Both of your arrangements are gorgeous. I also used mums this week but mine were foraged at a store as I'm not lucky enough to have any in my garden.
ReplyDeleteI do count myself as lucky. I think I'd like some white ones next year though...
DeleteThey look like purple stars - stunning! And no, I'm not tired of seeing them. :)
ReplyDeleteGood, I'll keep sharing then!
DeleteI'm extremely envious of your Chrysanthemums, Alison, but you should keep them coming for as long as they last. If I could grow mums like that you can bet I'd be flaunting them at every opportunity.
ReplyDeleteThey still have plenty of buds so I have hopes that they will go on for a few more weeks. They have been very easy and really have had no care at all. (Should I admit that?)
DeleteBeautiful! You have inspired me to grow mums in my garden next year.
ReplyDeleteOh good, they have been very easy and I'd definitely recommend.
Deletelovely colour and style of chrysanthemums :-) I've never tried growing chrysanthemums, maybe next year...I've got a singel fuchsia in my vase this week. love Bec :-)
ReplyDeleteThanks, as I said, they've been no trouble and I in turn might need some more fuchsias.
DeleteGrowing your chrysanthemums in the polytunnel has really paid off...that is a great form and colour. Vase envy.....flower envy....be careful, at least your garden, and home are commodious enough!!!
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