Pretty much the only way a flower ends up in a vase at my place is if it’s cut or broken by accident. I’d rather see them in their outside spots than in the house.
This delphinium, for example. We had a nice summer rain shortly after they started blooming. Rain here is almost always followed by brisk westerly winds as the low pressure system exits to the east. That was too much for the rain-soaked flower spike. The next day it was bent down at an acute angle that means only one thing–broken. So I brought it inside.

I must admit, this allowed for a close-up view of the gorgeous translucent blue flowers.
I will be mostly absent from the blogosphere for the next week or so, due to summertime fun. Wishing good weather (cool or warm but not extreme) to all, along with happy reading and/or writing!
I feel that way too, Audrey. Flowers belong where they grow, but rescue is definitely allowed!
Have a lot of summer fun!
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Thank you!
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Thank you for the rescue, Audrey! Was there ever such a beautiful shade?! Gorgeous…Enjoy your leisure time, Cheers. x
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Thanks, Joy. It is a beautiful colour.
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A beautiful flower and worth saving. Enjoy your summer fun, Audrey.
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Thanks, Darlene!
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Well rescued, Audrey. A gorgeous flower, very delicate though. Enjoy your summer break.
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Thank you, Michael.
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I feel the same way, Audrey. I planted a small cutting garden, which is now called the viewing garden. Enjoy your summertime fun!
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Thanks, Liz. A viewing garden is the thing!
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You’re welcome, Audrey!
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I’m the same. I rather leave my flowers for the bees and insects to enjoy. Rain What’s that? we’ve been two months without it.
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The rain that broke the delphinium happened about a month ago. Nothing since then, and quite warm at times!
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Are you in England?
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No. Victoria, British Columbia. Our climate is similar to England’s, except we get little rain in July and August.
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How lovely. At the moment there’s still no sign of rain this coming week here.
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Hi. Enjoy your vacation.
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Thanks, Neil!
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Oh.. how lovely! Are these flowers difficult to grow and tend to?
Stay safe and have a good time!
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Thanks, Sheri! Delphiniums need full sun and reliably moist soil, so are somewhat challenging at my place, where they do best in big pots.
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That’s actually kind of perfect, thank you! Though.. I’m not sure very many places in the states have “reliably” moist soil at the moment.
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I do a lot of watering in summer.
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I bet!
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It’s a beautiful broken flower you rescued for the vase. Enjoy your summertime fun!
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Thanks, Priscilla!
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Calling all bugs with super UV vision — free nectar here!
Pretty wondrous inflorescence.
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Thanks!
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I do not cut my flowers either Audrey. Have a fun week away
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Haha! I’ll be staying close to home, due to a positive Covid test today. The best laid plans…
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So sorry Audrey.
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Thanks, Flower.
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Enjoy your week off, Audrey. I’m also cutting out for a few days at the end of this week. We all need breaks to recharge and take care of other vital matters in our lives.
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Thanks, Pete. I just did a Covid test, and it was positive, so I’ll be relaxing at home.
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It seems to get us all eventually. Hopefully, it will be a mild case.
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I hope so!
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What a beautiful flower. I love the colour!
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Thanks, Debra. I have a weakness for blue flowers.
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I love to see flowers in their natural habitat too … it benefits all sorts of species … but sometimes a rescue is necessary. 😀 … they’re truly gorgeous. 🙂
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Thanks! They were welcome inside.
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Wow, Audrey, that’s stunning! I’m like you and prefer to let my flowers live happily in the garden. But when accidents happen…. Enjoy your summertime fun!
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Thanks, Diana!
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What a happy accident. 🙂 Have fun.
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Thanks, Meeka!
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