Roses and Asters in a ceramic stein made in Belgium.
Rosa ‘Charisma’, Aster x frikartii ‘Monch’
Dad shipped a pitcher and four steins to Mom when he was serving in Europe during WWII.
Rosa ‘Charisma’
Rosa ‘Tiffany’ – Rosa ‘Charisma’ – Aster x frikartii ‘Monch”
The rain started falling Sunday morning and the scent of Autumn is in the air — no longer concealed by wildfire smoke.
To see more lovely flower arrangements visit Cathy at Rambling in the Garden .
Lindy Low LeCoq 
What beautiful roses, Lindy, and how lovely to be using a stein that your father sent to your mother all those years ago
Thank you, Cathy! I always loved the set and feel blessed to have it as my own now.
I love that you have mixed roses and asters…2 favorites of mine!
Asters are so lovely and somewhat overlooked around these parts! Thanks for commenting 🙂
“Rain, rain, rain, rain – beautiful Rain!” (Ladysmith Black Mambazo)
Beautifu vase – poignant story behind the vase. My Aunt married a US serviceman and I have to American cousins as a result!
Yes — beautiful rain! I love Ladysmith Black Mambazo too!
Lindy, that is SO sweet – I love that your dad sent them to your mom and that they are in their daughter’s life. Love it!
He sent her some lovely stemware too, which I have preserved as well. Funny how some things take on such special meaning over time 🙂
beautiful pictures of magnificent blooms
Thank you!