This very basic bouquet of the old-fashioned Annabelle hydrangea uses blooms of varying stages to capture a palette of creams and soft greens. Lending a fresh look to this container (whose lid rests beside it as part of its charm) it’s a testament to the power of simplicity – and abundance. It takes more blooms than I thought it would – usually hydrangeas are large enough to form a bouquet with a single stalk or two – which also allows for varying degrees of bloom stage, giving it different texture and architecture.
At a time of the year when things are getting hot, and the weather is a rollercoaster, a calming bouquet is an easy antidote. I pause and study it, and whatever turmoil that is raging is immediately quieted.
