In a Vase on Monday: Teeny Weeny

Once again, Cathy’s Monday meme got me outside on a cold winter’s day looking for materials for a vase, and once again I found some. Enough for some teeny weeny vases.

The ground is still frozen – all the more amazing that the Cyclamen manage to flower. They are so delicate, but must be made up of some strong cells when you consider how often they freeze and thaw, freeze and thaw.

This lovely Viola is in a winter container placed right next to the house in a sheltered spot – the other Violas I planted up are pretty tatty and will probably need cutting back once it warms up. So I was happy to find this one looking perfect.

I have often seen Photinia die back here in a big freeze, but so far this one has been fine. The new shoots are showing and look pretty when the sun shines on the red tips. Here I added a small sprig of red Cornus.

The Heuchera also looks pretty when the sun catches it, and this one was quite visible in the morning sun. There is some Cornus, Viburnum and a sprig of Forsythia in this vase too – trimmings from some I have brought in to force.

And here is Viburnum ‘Dawn’ – she is just about to flower after being in the bud phase for so long.

And finally, after inspecting my Witch Hazel ‘Diane’ closely I decided there was a single small branch that needed to be trimmed. Now that I have brought it inside I can smell these lovely spidery flowers.

I love the shadows when the afternoon sun shines into our living room.

Many thanks to Cathy for hosting as always. Go and visit her at Rambling in the Garden for some beautiful snowdrops today.

Have a good week!