Nothing fancy or clever this week, this week we simply have a vibrant collection of casualties that had snapped off and needed cutting, haphazardly grabbed, trimmed down and stuffed in a jam jar. Waltzing Matilda is the dahlia that keeps giving and she’s really my star performer this year. The helenium has been fabulous too and I’ll definitely be buying more of it to build up a bigger block. Aster Helen Picton is a bit tall and wayward, making her prone to falling over, but the rich purple is so lovely that I’ll forgive her pretty much anything (I dithered about pinching off those spent blooms but I decided they were quite pleasingly autumnal). The Bishop series dahlias have really under-performed for me this year but you can just see a rather ragged Bishop of Oxford peeking out – Llandaff has done slightly better than him this year but still not especially well. There was something about this year that the dark foliage dahlias did not like… heat and drought perhaps…) Anyway, I am grateful to the border for still holding some late colour, and grateful to Cathy for hosting IAVOM! Hope the week is kind to everyone.
Pop over to Cathy’s page to see what all the other IAVOMers are creating this week! https://ramblinginthegarden.wordpress.com/2022/10/10/in-a-vase-on-monday-autumn-joy-2/
Notes from the Under-Gardener 
Take one element away and the colour pop would be diluted, so in summary, the arrangement is greater that the sum of its parts. A lovely combination of colourful flowers, thanks for sharing.
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A lovely bright and cheerful bouquet of flowers for this time of year.
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Oh that is a vibrant vase indeed. My ‘Waltzing Matilda’ which was a new to me dahlia this year has never really got going which seems such a shame. I’ve read so many positives about her so hopefully she will return next year and flourish. I like the hint of foliage peering out around the rim of your vase 😀
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Gosh, Matilda really does keep on giving! I am seriously considering adding her here next year, although I have a couple of other contenders and not lots of extra space!! I am also trying again with helenium which has never done well for me before. What great colour your combo makes, and the foliage adds extra interest too – thanks for joining in 👍
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I’m once again regretting that ‘Waltzing Matilda’ decided to throw in the towel in my cutting garden this year.
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It sounds like a few people have had the same problem
Kris! It’s been a funny year for dahlias, some of mine have really struggled.
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You have convinced me that I must track down ‘Waltzing Matilda’ – love it mixed in with your asters and autumn foliage. Divine
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A lovely autumnal vase – those rich colours all together are a delight. 😃 I am seeing wonderful dahlias on everyone’s vase posts this week and am quite envious!
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