In the last week I’ve seen many trees in blossom including, amazingly, some Magnolia, even for central Italy the beginning of March is very early. But these were in gardens so I wasn’t able to pick any of them for today’s vase.
In my own garden, however, wild and fruiting plum are in blossom and I also noticed that two of the peach trees have blossom too, I do hope this isn’t too early, it would be lovely to have some peaches this year.
Today’s vase for Cathy at Rambling in the Garden began last week with more tulips, Tulip Huis Ten Bosch, again these are tulips that have been chilled and then planted in a large pot in the greenhouse.
I chose my silver vase as I know it has worked well with pink flowers before.
In a vase on Monday
Tulip Huis Ten Bosch
Tulip Huis Ten Bosch
In a vase on Monday
On their own I’m not sure how much I like the colour; a bit too sugary pink for me but I always like fringed tulips and they usually last well in the garden so to change the look of the vase I decided to add some blossom; it makes a huge difference to the arrangement
Tulip Huis Ten Bosch, Peach and Plum blossom
Although tulips are one of the flowers I actually usually prefer in a vase on their own, in this case I think the addition of a few branches of blossom really does lift the effect of the vase.
Tulip Huis Ten Bosch
Peach blossom
Wild plum blossom
These were actually picked and arranged without the blossom on 1st of March, the images with the blossom added were taken on the 3rd; they are still looking remarkably fresh; Frilled tulips do last well in a vase so I will have to look for colours I like better for next year.
With thanks to Cathy for hosting, do visit to see what she and other ‘in a vase’ followers have found for their vases today. Have a great week.
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So very beautiful. I love the frilly tulips, but you are so right, it does enhance the effect to have the branches with blossom with them – true celebration of Spring! And the silver vase is perfect with the pink.
I love silver vases, I only have this one but I always admire them when I see them filled with flowers, especially white or pink – sounds like an excuse to go shopping to me!
😉 Did you need one!
An excuse is always good!
Love the choice of colors and the amazing photos.Beautiful.
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Beautiful compositions, Christina. You have such a good eye for colour.
The vase with blossom and tulips is stunning Christina, I’d love to have that at home here. Really stylish, you create many beautiful vases but this has to be one of my favourites.
Adding the blossom made such a difference, they have lasted a really long time in the vase so I may grow them again.
I love those frilly tulips and yes they work perfectly with the silver vase. We erected my pop-up greenhouse last week so maybe next year I will be picking early tulips-you’ve inspired me to try.
Just remember the important factor in having early tulips is chilling the bulbs for long enough before planting.
The Spring blossom reflects the frilliness of the tulips and I think the width of the arrangement balances the roundness of the vase better than the more vertical shape of the tulips on their own. It’s gorgeous. Inspired by your peony tulips I’ve ordered a pink – Angelique, and a red and white: Carnival de Nice. I’m thinking of trying them in clay pots buried in the garden.
I think I may have Carnival de Nice, I hope the peony tulips grow well for you.
Very pretty. I love the combination of tulips and fruit blossom. I’m going out into my garden to see what I can find.
I hope you find something you like.
So beautiful Christina. The extra height gives a nice overall proportion of vase to flowers. The first version was impressive but as you say, adding the flowering branches changes the whole character of your arrangement.
I was surprised what a huge difference the addition of the blossom made. I learn more about arranging flowers with every vase.
Just lovely and the combination of vase, tulips and branches is perfect in pink.
Fantastic!
I know what you mean about the pink – it is almost unreal for a bloom – but the fringing is gorgeous. The fringed tulips I have had tended not to come up again, but who knows this year? The blossom makes an astonishing difference to the vase, as you have discovered – and like you I have also discovered that many woody stems last far longer in a vase than you might expect – last week’s amelanchier buds are just beginning to open. My tulip buds are getting bigger… 🙂
The pink is fading a bit as the blooms fade and I like it more now. The peach blossom hasn’t lasted well though.
Shame about the peach blossom – but https://widgets.wp.com/notifications/2338837176#hope you get peaches on the the peach trees!
While the tulips do stand well all on their own, I like the addition of the flowering branches a lot, Christina! My own peach tree, discovered at the bottom of our slope when the massive yucca there was removed, also has some blooms this year so I join you in dreams of summer peaches.
We had torrential rain on Saturday so I don’t know if all the blooms will have been destroyed.
I love these fringed tulips but it came alive when you added the blossom. Beautiful vase.
I’ve always like fringed tulips but don’t find them all as reliable as each other, these seem perfect if I can learn to love the colour, I think that in the garden the colour might not seem so strong.
tulip and blossom make a happy pair
Christina I am swooning!! Those tulips are gorgeous and I love how pink they are. I cannot decide which way I prefer them – as you say tulips do look very good on their own, but with the addition of that beautiful blossom they are stunning. I know that there are plenty of magnolias in flower in London as well as plenty of blossom, but apart from the very early blackthorn and plum blossom there is nothing out here yet – I am keeping my eye on my peach and apricot tree though as they do tend to flower early and temperatures are set to rise later this week.
Peaches and apricots flower before the weather is settled here so the crop is always a bonus when it happens. Maybe I’m wrong in thinking the Magnolias are early, but it was still February when I saw them and I’m sure that is early.
That is a dramatic change. I love the mixed arrangement, also the frost effect on the vase and the fringes.
Sometimes it’s good to know when to stop, at other times it’s good to continue to add until it feels right.
When I saw the first version with just tulips I thought how gorgeous they look in that vase, but then the second version with the blossom just bowled me over! Absolutely fabulous Christina! I love blossom in a vase, and it really does ‘lift’ it to another level. I also love the light in your beautiful photos too. 🙂
We are having mixed weather; days that feel almost like summer and then winter kicks back in.
Wow. I have never seen such delicate tulips. Your blending them with blossoming twigs with white and pink blooms was divine. This screams spring. Bravo!!!!
Oh my! Yes! Those plum blooms with it just make me swoon. Just lovely, Christina!
Happy spring to you!
A very happy spring to you too Julie.
I’m not so crazy about the pink tulips by themselves but when you add the blossoms they combine to make a gorgeous picture.
Sometimes it’s good to have a different colour. I love the crystal look of the fringing of these so they earn their place.
Beautiful tulips, though I share your feelings about the candy pink and think the addition of the blossoming stems is perfect, especially with that lovely vase! Unlike Cathy, I always found my fringed tulips more reliable (when gardening where that was even possible!); to the best of my memory, the tulip in question must have been Burgundy Lace though I think there was a second variety as well… clearly I should have kept records or, better yet, a blog! 😉
I have Burgundy Lace in the garden too and Menton, which is very reliable. Keeping records does make such a difference I’m so much better at it now I write the blog.
The strong candy pink has faded a little now and the color isn’t as bad now. The fact that these tulips have lasted so beautifully in the vase might make me grow them again. It will be interesting to see how long they last in the garden, planted 25 in a pot and 25 in the garden of most of the tulips I ordered.
Very very Pretty!!!
Hola Christina : estupendos tulipanes, pero tiene razón que en el jarrón se ven demasiado rosa chicle. Con la adición de las ramitas de árboles, un ramo de flores magnífico. Tiene un esplendido gusto y unos esplendidos materiales para trabajar con ellos. Las fotos son excelentes, siga así por favor, mostrándonos la belleza de su jardín. Saludos Margarita.
How lovely Christina, the blossom looks wonderful with the tulips. Stunning!
I love seeing the clouds of blossom on the wild plums, I should fill a vase just with that.
I have this pink tulip, and I have to say that I agree about the colour, but it does last a long time, even in a windy border, and has come back, year after year. All the fringed types are very tough, I think. The blossom is so delicate.
The blossom really sets it off.
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Oh yes, definitely needed the blossom, but together that works beautifully.
Oh I like the frilled petals Christina – there’s something rather frivolous about them. I think that you are quite right about the blossom. I’ve noticed the odd magnolia flower buds this week.
Just getting back after my blogging break. i didn’t think you could improve this vase but the addition of the blossoming branches is brilliant, and beautiful!
Those tulips are so lovely, Christina.
Thanks Cynthis, I love all Tulips and this year I am enjoying them more than ever before.