The upcoming Thanksgiving holiday called for warm colors in this week's floral arrangements, even if the temperatures in my part of the Northern Hemisphere are probably warmer than most at the moment. During the last several days temperatures have ranged from the mid-60s to the low-70sF (18-22C) and that trend is currently expected to continue into the coming weekend.
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Grevillea 'Superb' was the inspiration for this arrangement but Leucadendron 'Jester' and Anthurium 'Maine' may have stolen the show
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The first powder-puff flower of Calliandra haematocephala was a last-minute addition to dress up the back view
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Top view
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Clockwise from the upper left: Agonis flexuosa 'Nana', Anthurium 'Maine', Calliandra haematocephala, Grevillea 'Superb', and Leucadendron 'Jester'
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My second arrangement made use of the golden flowers of Tagetes lemmonii (aka Mexican marigold). My husband doesn't care for the scent of the leaves but thus far he apparently hasn't noticed it. Hopefully, the front entry is airy enough that its placement there won't bother him.
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I used as ornamental tea pot as my vase
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Back view dressed up with Cotoneaster berries
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Top view
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Clockwise from the upper left are: Coprosma repens 'Plum Hussey', noID Cotoneaster, Gaillardia 'Spintop Copper Sun' and Tagetes lemmonii. The prop is another in the series of mice celebrating the seasons. These 2 are painting green leaves orange, which is practically-speaking what I'd have to do to get much of any autumn color in my garden.
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I downsized last week's arrangement featuring Leucadendron stems and a succulent rosette for placement on the kitchen island.
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The plants are showing few signs of wear beyond the loss of some coleus leaves
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Happy Thanksgiving to all who are celebrating the holiday! For more IAVOM creations, visit our host, Cathy in Rambling in the Garden.
All material © 2012-2022by Kris Peterson for Late to the Garden Party
