In a vase on Monday: Autumn abundance

Just before it was supposed to rain, I ran out to the garden to cut some stems of Toad Lilies (Tricyrtis) for a Monday bouquet. It seems like every time I look the rabbits have mowed down another clump of them, so I decided I might as well cut them down myself so I could enjoy them indoors. 

Given how many plants the bunnies have trashed, I was amazed when I went to put my cuttings in a vase and realized what an abundance of this species I have in my garden. 

A couple of stems of an annual Hibiscus with dark purple-brown leaves and some of a white Heuchera round out the arrangement. A lush nod to the fact that we haven't had a frost yet. This is one of the few spots indoors where I can put a larger bouquet though it is a bit difficult to see it clearly with that painting as a backdrop. The arrangement is 29" high (including the vase) and 24" at its widest point (73.66 cm. x 60.96 cm.).

Visit Cathy at Rambling in the Garden, the host of this Monday meme to see what other gardeners have put into a vase this week.

Comments

[Lisa at Greenbow]

I love the way the toad lilies flounce in your vase and in the garden.

[Susie]

What a luxurious arrangement. Have never seen so many Toad Lilies and you've even been sharing with rabbits--amazing.

[Eliza Waters]

Your abundance is enviable. I've tried to grow toad lilies before and they petered out. You inspire me to try again!

[Cathy]

Gosh, that is big - quite deceptive as I wouldn't have realised if you hadn't given the dimensions. Yoour toad lilies are lovely and in a way we have all benefitted from the bunnies...;) Thanks for sharing

[Peter/Outlaw]

Your arrangement is airy, lively, and the colors compliment the potted (heuchera?) plant. I've never grown Toad Lilies but this post makes me think that there should be a space for some.

[Karen]

I wish I could grow toad lilies. I've tried and I'm afraid they didn't like my garden at all. I love yours in that vase. Very pretty. Thanks for sharing

[Kris P]

I do love toad lilies but it's another of the many plants I've tried which refused to grow even in my former shady, more well-watered garden. The vase picks up the color nicely.

[Joanna]

The toad lillies make a fabulous cut flower. I must look into getting some of these, they are so elegant despite their dubious name!

[Loree / danger garden]

Beautiful! Here's to another few frost free weeks? (when is normal for you?)

[Linda from Each Little World]

Loree - Sept. 27 - Oct. 3 is typical. Looks good all this coming week.