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Late Summer Arrangements Idea #1

August 26, 2016 by Barb 18 Comments

Because my floral choices are seemingly becoming quite sparse, I challenged myself to create six late summer arrangements just to prove there is still a ton of beautiful flowers and foliage out there; both in my garden, and in nature.

I came up with this idea after seeing it on The BLOG at Terrain. Oh I adore this blog … did you know they’re a part of Anthropologie? So inspiring!!

The first of my late summer arrangements is The Succulent/Sedum Sensation ;)

I raided my garden and flower pots for this one …

Late Summer Arrangements #1, The Succulent/Sedum Sensation, Keeping With the TimesI snipped off the top of a succulent that had gone extremely leggy and weird (the one that looks like a rose.)

It was dangling on a shoot about 7 inches from the pot … so quirky. I thought why not since I will enjoy it more indoors in a bouquet, where it looks gorgeous (not weird), and it will last for weeks! truly!

The purply flowery plant is a sedum just beginning to bloom. I will tell you right now, I’ll always have sedum either in my garden, or in pots … it gives and gives and always looks beautiful (plus it’s a late summer to autumn bloomer.)

I added a couple Heuchera (Coral Bell) leaves since I adore their dark dramatic frilly leaves. Note to self: always have Heuchera in garden.

A prickly branch in the top left, and another dangly succulent in the bottom right creates a diagonal line through the arrangement.

Then I thought … hmmm … what else could I do with this? What if I didn’t have a large succulent rosette …

Well, I could insert a sweet begonia, or even a rose (if I had one.) I also added a couple lovely Dracaena spikes from one of my pots.

Late Summer Arrangements #1, The Succulent/Sedum Sensation, Keeping With the TimesTo make this arrangement I chose a wabi sabi terra cotta pot and put a mason jar filled with water inside. I covered the top of the mason jar with chicken wire to help hold the stems securely. Tip: most succulents don’t even need to be in water! Some of the little ones you see are simply sitting freely on top.

This would make a wonderful autumn centrepiece for Thanksgiving!

Late Summer Arrangements Idea #1, Succulent Sedum Sensation, Keeping With the Times

Late Summer Arrangements Idea #2 Beautiful Bouquet Garni

Late Summer Arrangements Idea #3: Heavenly Hydrangea

Filed Under: FLORAL DESIGN Tagged With: backyard bouquet, flower arranging, sedum, succulents

Comments

  1. Ann Davis says

    August 27, 2016 at 8:33 am

    Barb
    Love your arrangement tips
    And all your blogging stories. Enjoy your weekend
    Ann

    Reply
    • Barb says

      August 27, 2016 at 10:14 am

      Thank you Ann! so happy you stopped by … enjoy your weekend as well!

      Reply
  2. Roxi says

    August 27, 2016 at 2:37 pm

    Always such an inspiration. I should go raid my nearly extinct beds.

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    • Barb says

      August 29, 2016 at 6:51 am

      Thank you Roxi!

      Reply
  3. Ros says

    August 28, 2016 at 2:12 am

    Such beautiful arrangements Barb. I love heuchera and have different coloured varieties but have never thought about using a sweet little succulent as a centre piece! Thanks for sharing a great tip.
    Ros

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    • Barb says

      August 29, 2016 at 6:51 am

      Thank you Ros!

      Reply
  4. Sue says

    August 30, 2016 at 6:43 am

    I so love your arrangements, Barb. I have one of those “wierd” succulents as well…..and loved your tip to use it!! The colors you’ve pulled together are my favorites!!

    Reply
    • Barb says

      September 8, 2016 at 4:15 pm

      Thank you so very much Sue!

      Reply
  5. Christine says

    September 2, 2016 at 7:52 am

    That is hands down the most stunning succulent arrangement I have ever seen! Love it.

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    • Barb says

      September 3, 2016 at 9:49 am

      Thank you so much Christine!!

      Reply
  6. Catherine says

    September 2, 2016 at 9:30 am

    I’ve been promising myself that I’ll grow succulents…for years now…just never got round to it! Your photos & gorgeous arrangements have convinced me to head to the garden centre! :)

    Reply
    • Barb says

      September 3, 2016 at 9:52 am

      Thank you Catherine – succulents are the best!!

      Reply
  7. Lucy AKINS says

    September 8, 2016 at 7:17 am

    These are absolutely gorgeous Barb…I’m so inspired right now !

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    • Barb says

      September 8, 2016 at 4:11 pm

      Thank you so much Lucy! xo

      Reply
  8. Terri says

    September 9, 2016 at 8:26 am

    I just found your beautiful and inspirational blog (through Lucy at Craftberry Bush) and I can’t wait to take more time to read.

    Reply

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