Bountiful blooms haven't suddenly appeared in the past week. I initially focused on my ever-dependable Grevillea 'Superb' to fill this week's vase. When I noticed that the bracts of the Leucadendon 'Safari Sunset' in the front garden were more coral and pink than red like those in the back garden, I decided to add them to the mix. They complemented the Grevillea flowers well, ending up in a co-starring role.
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| Like poinsettias, the bracts of Leucadendron 'Safari Sunset' are modified leaves surrounding the plant's true flowers, which are much less flashy |
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| The back view was dressed up with stems of Cotoneaster berries |
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| Top view |
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| Clockwise from the upper left: noID Cotoneaster, Grevillea 'Superb', Leucadendron laxum, and L.'Safari Sunset' |
Is the arrangement suitably Christmas-y? It'll have to do regardless. The rain that was predicted to arrive on Sunday night has been pushed further into the week. Some light rain may arrive late Monday/early Tuesday but a solid rainstorm isn't expected until Wednesday and Thursday. I'm looking forward to it, although I'm not yet ready to count my chickens.
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