42
September | 2023
Design
42
Design
Dahlia
Garden
INSPIRED BY THE BLUE AND RUST
HUES OF A BLUEBIRD, THIS DAHLIA-
CENTRIC COMPOSITION IS A JOYFUL
TRIBUTE TO THE AUTUMN SEASON
Floral design,
photos and text by
Tonneli Grüetter
Inspired by the bountiful beauty of
the English countryside, beyond
the garden gate, this delightful
vase arrangement displays bright
summery cherry tomatoes, still green
of the vine, kissed by golden 'Honey
Dijon' hybrid tea roses floating on
an abundant cloud of fluffy
white Dahlia blooms.
e chosen colors pay
homage to the bluebird, a
universal symbol of hope,
joy, positivity and good
news. e birds' blue plumage
is reflected with Scabiosa, Clematis,
Hydrangea, larkspur, a blooming
artichoke and vetch vine while
their rusty/reddish-orange breasts
and throats are represented with
'Honey Dijon' roses, 'Cherry Caramel'
Phlox and strawflowers. When fully
open, the cheerful yellow hearts of
the seasonally appropriate 'Gitts
Attention' Dahlia mirror the sun's
display, reminding the
recipient of these
flowers of the warmth
that still fills the early
autumn air.
