In a vase on Monday: Hostas and peonies

A month ago I put a pair of Hosta leaves that were just beginnng to yellow at the edges in my favorite vase. I added a pair of tall reeds from the bog garden and a stalk of white Hosta flowers, aka August lilies. When the flowers faded, I replaced them with a Peony seedpod.

Over the last few weeks as the water in the pot has evaporated, the leaves have continue to yellow and curl up while the seed pod has popped open. I love watching plants transform themselves from one growth stage to another, and there's no better place to watch this happen than in a vase in the house.

To see what other gardenrs consider vase-worthy, visit Rambling in the garden and Plant Postings.

Comments

[Lisa at Greenbow]

An interesting take on the vase. I will pop over there and see what else is in a vase.

[Kris P]

An interesting echo of the changes autumn brings, Linda. I love the little vase figures in your masthead.

Kris — ​Thanks for commenting. I love those vases in the masthead, too. I've probably had them almost 20 years and never seen anything similar at the pottery shop where I bought them.

[Cathy]

Isn't that elegant? I have used hellebore seedheads earlier in the year to great effect - no whole host leaves though!! Thanks for sharing this with us - a great example of thinking out of the box :)

[rusty duck]

Inspired!

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I really love seeing your vase evolve and now it has taken on the seasonal look that is natural and elegant.

[Elizabeth]

A very elegant arrangement. I'll be seeing hosta leaves in a whole new light in future.