For this week’s In a Vase on Monday, sponsored by Cathy at Rambling in the Garden, I am highlighting a most puzzling azalea (at least in my experience). The light and dark azalea blossoms in this arrangement are from the same plant, Encore azalea ‘Autumn Twist.’
This is a phenomenon that occurs in my garden annually in this cultivar.
I am also pleased to include the first rebloom on my heirloom Chaste tree (Vitex agnus-castus). The tree bloomed profusely in June/July, and I deadheaded it in August. It is now burgeoning with new growth and a host of flower buds to brighten the fall.
Filling out the vase are blossoms of Sedum ‘Autumn Joy’ (I know it has a new name, but I’m just to old and cranky to look it up) and variegated liriope.
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Lovely flowers!
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Thank you. Glad you enjoy them.
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Wow, looks great and the Vitex, who knew?
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Thanks. The Vitex has become one of my favorite plants.
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I like them, too.
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Totally get the old and cranky bit! Lovely Azalea blossoms.
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Thank you, Lindy. Sometimes it’s just fun being cranky…not so sure about the old part.
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so beautiful!!
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Thanks.
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Lovely! The Vitex must look gorgeous with autumn colours. I love sedums and I prefer the old names anyway – they are usually easier to spell and pronounce and everyone knows what you are talking about!
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Glad you liked it, Cathy. Thanks. I don’t know why the “experts” have to change the names. I guess it goes back to Abram becoming Abraham.
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Beautiful, beautiful blooms 🙂
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So glad you like them, Arlene. Thank you.
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Absolutely beautiful arrangements, John!
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Thank you.
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The flowers look so beautiful.
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Thanks. We are fortunate to have the azaleas blooming now.
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B.D. (before deer) I grew Formosa azaleas inherited from a previous homeowner. There was one of each of the colors you’re displaying. Can’t solve your mystery but I think it’s wonderful to have both varieties of blooms on one plant. The vitex is gorgeous.
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As you know, Susie, that vitex is special to me as it has come down to me via cuttings from my family.
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There you go, you said it yourself – old and cranky!! That is indeed a puzzle with the azalea, although it seems to be the norm for your plant, with a very pretty result
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Thanks, Cathy. It’s a nice time for the garden here now because of the azaleas.
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