In a vase on Monday: Bronze

We planted a weeping Beech tree — Fagus sylvatica 'Purple Fountain' — in the garden in 2010. The leaves actually emerge a peach color and then start to darken to bronze-purple and then fade to greenish purple. I decided to try some Tulips under the tree that would pick up those colors, including this one named 'Madras'. It must be a good 20 inches high. When my sister-in-law saw the flowers against the leaves a week or so ago, she said I should sacrifice them to an indoor display. And so I did.

Though the 'Madras' flowers look the same despite a different in age and light, the later Beech leaves (above) are distinctly different from the dramatic leaves picked a week earlier. 

Another simple vase this week with one kind of flower and one type of leaf. Then again this artful bamboo container would not hold much more. 

To see what other gardeners are enjoying in vases this Monday visit Cathy at Rambling in the Garden. She's the instigator and creator of this meme that has become a favorite of many gardeners around the world. And here is a view of the leaves turning darker and tending toward green yesterday.

Comments

[Donna@GardensEyeView]

What an intriguing tree foliage color...and I love the tulip you chose!

[Alison]

That's really lovely and so simple. I thought when I first started participating in this meme that I would make big overblown displays of flowers, but I've found myself paring it down as the weeks go on, even though the flower production in my garden is ramping up.

[Peter/Outlaw]

Isn't it grand when a combination works so well. I'm glad you captured such an exquisite moment in your vase today.

[Amelia Grant]

Amazing foliage color and a wonderful combination.

[Susie]

A splendid combination.

[Loree / danger garden]

Excellent color play!

[Nell]

What's wonderful is the way 'Madras' harmonizes with the beech leaves at each stage. Excellent find!

[Lisa at Greenbow]

I am always amazed that you find such good combinations of colors for your garden. Well done!

[Ciar]

How clever to match your subtle Madras tulip with your purple beech leaves - a sophisticated combination.

[Kris P]

What a pretty tree! It was inspired on your part to plant that tulip underneath it - you couldn't have designed a better complement.

[Cathy]

What a lovely colour combination, and a bamboo vase is the perfect receptacle

[Magnolia Darjeeling]

I LOVE trees with darker foliage. I think they provide a striking contrast with other flowers and lighter foliage.

[Linda Brazill]

Always a pleasant surprise when one's ideas in the garden actually work out!

[Lee Melahn]

Your aesthetic and gardening ability is always inspiring.