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In a Vase on Monday: Indian Summer Joy

9/18/2017

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We are having beautiful Indian Summer weather lately. Mornings are chilly, but our afternoons have even been rather hot! A lot of the leaves have already turned color, although we aren't at peak foliage yet...
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My arrangement this week is a joyful mix of my favorite late-summer/early fall flowers. I'm so grateful that our growing season is being prolonged awhile yet!  
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Overhead views...
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Giant Primrose sunflowers...only one plant survived so I hadn't planned to cut any, but several stems got snapped in the wind, so I now have a good excuse! 
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Dwarf Queeny hollyhocks...
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A few of my balsam plants are still flowering. 
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I believe this phlox is "Franz Schubert"...it was also a gift from a dear friend!
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The hyacinth beans are so beautiful. I feel rather sad that I may not grow them again, since it takes them so long to grow and bloom here. Still, it's satisfying that I did manage to grow a tropical African native in Maine! (Not taking credit myself-I just like to defy our climate now and then!) Lol
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Sensation Mix cosmos (there are some white flowers in this bouquet, too). I planted these in my first flower garden, 8 years ago!
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And of course, more malope! 
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Hope you all have a great week! Please visit ramblinginthegarden.wordpress.com/2017/09/18/in-a-vase-on-monday-sunshine-on-a-cloudy-day/ to see the lovely arrangements other gardeners have contributed this week!
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Cathy link
9/18/2017 08:42:27 am

Ooh, a dwarf hollyhock sounds intriguing - - and they look gorgeous. You have a lovely summer mix in your vase and you wouldn't think that nearby your trees are changing colour

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Joanna link
9/18/2017 09:11:12 pm

Thank you Cathy! The dwarf hollyhocks are only about 2 1/2 ft. tall, and will bloom the year they are planted even here if started early enough in spring!

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AlisonC link
9/18/2017 03:18:13 pm

So many pretty things, it looks like summer is hanging on in your vase full of joy. Those purple pods are a lovely addition.

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Joanna link
9/18/2017 09:12:27 pm

Thank you Alison! :)

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Donna@GardensEyeView link
9/18/2017 03:52:29 pm

Oh yes these flowers are perfection....so wonderful to see so many favorite blooms shining in September.

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Joanna link
9/18/2017 09:13:30 pm

Thanks Donna! Yes it is nice to still have so many flowers left in the garden! :)

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Cathy link
9/18/2017 04:14:41 pm

Your lovely mix of late summer flowers seems to be denying those autumn colours on the trees... hope the frost stays off for a while yet. Enjoy!

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Joanna link
9/18/2017 09:14:42 pm

Thank you Cathy! It looks like the frost will hold off for at least another couple weeks! Meanwhile I'm busily saving seeds as they ripen. :)

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Eliza link
9/18/2017 07:44:09 pm

I imagine your red maples are peaking as ours are turning down here as well. The summer never is long enough, is it?
I like that you used hyacinth beans in your pretty arrangement. Even though they aren't fantastic performers, I always save a few to plant along with the scarlet runners and Grandpa Ott morning glories on the trellis over the sunspace. I just love those shiny magenta pods and black/white beans.

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Joanna link
9/18/2017 09:16:53 pm

Yes, summer is far too brief around here! But the leaves are so pretty right now.
Thanks for giving me an idea for the hyacinth beans! I will probably do likewise next year! :)

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Susie link
9/19/2017 09:11:23 am

Joanna, your flowers are so fresh and colorful. The hollyhocks are delightful.

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Joanna link
9/20/2017 07:11:12 am

Thank you, Susie! :)

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Joanna link
9/19/2017 06:48:28 pm

Gorgeous array of flowers. Love those little beans.

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Joanna link
9/20/2017 07:13:38 am

Thanks, Joanna! :)

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