The heat and the wind at the end of the week made short shrift of the Crabapple's tree's splendor. This is a very old tree and only blooms every other year so I try to enjoy it every minute it's in flower. Over the years I've also learned there's more than one way to experience its bounty.
Flowers: Unknown Crabapple variety, Dicentra 'Gold Heart' and Epimedium 'Red Queen' The vase is antique cranberry glass. To see what other gardeners have plucked from their gardens and put in a vase this Monday, visit Cathy at Rambling in the Garden who hosts this meme.
Lovely vase of flowers and the petals on the massive stone path are wonderfully compelling.
Posted by: Susie | Monday, May 09, 2016 at 06:00 AM
Oh what stunning views of pink blossoms capped off with your beautiful vase of pink hearts!
Posted by: Donna@Gardens Eye View | Monday, May 09, 2016 at 08:00 AM
I tried to photograph the light pink snow, from the neighbor's Dogwood, in our front garden. Your photo (and snow) is much more picturesque.
Posted by: Loree / danger garden | Monday, May 09, 2016 at 10:38 AM
What is lovelier than a carpet of flowers? A vase of pink flowers in the house.
Posted by: Jenny | Monday, May 09, 2016 at 11:07 AM
It looks like you have a pink carpet over your garden now. Fun. I love the vase too. Happy Monday.
Posted by: Lisa at Greenbow | Monday, May 09, 2016 at 11:59 AM
The crabapple blossom mulch is beautiful - so much more attractive than the mulch I spent the weekend spreading throughout my own garden. The vase is lovely too and shows off to perfection against the backdrop of the red wall.
Posted by: Kris P | Monday, May 09, 2016 at 01:26 PM
Wow, the Bleeding Hearts! Love it.
Posted by: Amelia | Monday, May 09, 2016 at 02:28 PM
Love the carpet of pink in your garden! The combination of colors in your vase looks delicious against the red background!
Posted by: Peter/Outlaw | Monday, May 09, 2016 at 05:41 PM
Oh, that's so special to see the crabapple petals blanketing your garden. And the combination of plants/flowers in your vase is lovely.
Posted by: Beth @ PlantPostings | Monday, May 09, 2016 at 09:30 PM
Your huge stone path is beautiful, doubly so with the addition of the petals. Vases and petals on the ground are a great way for us to enjoy the plants we love just that little bit longer.
Posted by: Christina | Tuesday, May 10, 2016 at 01:19 AM
The shots of the pink petals on the steps and border is so pretty, Linda - and what lovely fresh colours you have in your vase. Thanks for sharing
Posted by: Cathy | Tuesday, May 10, 2016 at 11:56 AM