In a Vase on Monday: Siberian (Iris)

After another two frosts this past week ‘Siberian’ seems a suutable title for my Monday vase. And then my Siberian Iris (I. sibirica) opened. I bit the bullet and cut the first one.

I added some Spiraea foliage, Pulsatilla seedheads, a couple of Moon Daisies and some Alchemilla mollis.

Then I found two sprigs of Cerinthe… I sowed some a few years ago and get one or two plants pop up each year, but it doesn’t seem to spread in my garden like I have heard it does in other parts of the world.

Finally, a small flourish of blue Veronica ‘Knallblau’ that is just beginning to open.

A day of light drizzly rain has refreshed the garden, although it was not enough for the trees and shrubs. We may get a drop more this week. Sadly my Nasturtium seedlings fell victim to the frosts, but it looks like other tender plants were either protected or sheltered enough to avoid damage. I am ready for summer.

Cathy at Rambling in the Garden hosts this lovely Monday meme. Do go and visit and see what she and others around the world have found to share in a vase this week.

Happy gardening!