We have a gray day this morning, but still there is an opportunity to share something growing in our garden In a Vase on Monday.
Camellia japonica ‘Governor Mouton’ is overflowing with blossoms in the garden now, but most of them were damaged by frost. A few, seemingly protected in the interior of the plant, have made their way into our vase, accented with the indestructible candy tuft. My Arranger added some greenery from Berckmann’s arborvitae.
Pop over to Cathy at Rambling in the Garden to see what she and others are sharing from their gardens this week.
A Walk in the Garden 
Camellia japonica ‘Governor Mouton’ is a real gem, such gorgeously delicate pale pink petals and beautifully put together with the other material. Compliments to your arranger.
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Thank you, Christina. My Arranger appreciates your encouragement.
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Sorry the frost damaged the camellias but glad you were able to salvage some. A really lovely arrangement. I like the use of the arborvitae’s almost lace-like foliage.
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Thank you, Susie. That arborvitae is one of my favorite shrubs. Most arborvitaes put out their foliage horizontally, but Berckmann’s is vertical…and it has lovely seed pods later int he year..
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Thanks. Will look for it.
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So beautiful.
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Thanks, Helen.
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Are they white, are they pink? They look like a gentle sunrise where the sky is diffused soft pink. So pretty, thanks for sharing them and to the Arranger for arranging them. I thought you had promoted her when I first saw your title… 😉
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They open pinkish and move to white as they mature. They are pretty either way. The Arranger has enough power already; she doesn’t need another title.
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🙂
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Love the Arborvitae!
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It is a lovely shrub and a great source of greenery.
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Some actually grow down here, which seems weird to me.
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It’s such a pretty little camellia, seems strange it is named for a man! Do you think it could have been mislabeled? The one I know by that name is red and white.
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Marian, you are correct. I found the label that came with the plant and it reads a “red Japonica Camellia” Obviously, the plant was mislabeled, and I didn’t read it carefully enough nine years ago when I planted it. All these years I’ve been touting “The Governor,” and it was misleading. Whatever the name, it is indeed a lovely one.
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That is really pretty – those delicate blossoms must be tougher than they look to survive frosty weather.
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Sad to say that most blossoms were damaged to some degree. These made it I think because they were shielded by outer foliage.
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The addition of the arborvitae foliage was inspired! Your Arranger has terrific talent.
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Thanks, Kris. from the Arranger. I may have to do a post about the arborvitae.
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Perfect as ever John – I wish I could grow such lovely camellias!
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Thanks. We are fortunate to have the right climate for camellias.
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Such a soft pink camellia – truly lovely!
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Thank you, Eliza. It does fade to white as it ages.
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so very pretty!!
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I’m so glad you like them.
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Lovely and a delight to look at.
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Thanks, Anne. I’m glad it gave you pleasure…as it has us.
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