Fertilizer Friday

It's time for FF over at http://tootsietime.blogspot.com/ . Drop by and see her beautiful gardens and containers, she amazes me with the things she grows from seed!

Does anyone know the name of this plant? It was given to me by a neighbor last year, spreads a little but not so much that I can't keep it where I want it. I actually saw a hedge of these in town yesterday and they were beautiful.

UPDATE: This is Clerodendrum bungei, Glory Bower, Cashmere Bouquet, Mexicali Rose or Mexican Hydrangea. 4 - 6 Ft. tall, zones 7a - 11, sun to shade deer resistant. It requires LITTLE water.. Some call it invasive. I have little problem pulling up the unwanted ones. I think I am going to put it in an area of the woods and let it take off!
It's in a mostly shaded area.

Monarda

Phlox "Nikki"

Hibiscus is beginning to bloom. Those blades are glads that came up around and through it.

I'm thinking I want more of this Red Fountain Grass, I like how it's a smaller clumping grass.

Zinnias

Cosmos

Althea "Rose of Sharon"

To get the most out of Dahlias deadhead them regularly and cut the bottom stems so they get good air flow and to keep the pests to a minimum.

Volunteer Zinnia right between the rocks.

I have Carnation buds from seeds. It's been a long time since I grew Carnations and I am really excitied.

Marigold

I hope everyone has a blessed and safe weekend.

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Today I am Thankful that the girls are on vacation with their Grandparents for a week. They are going to an old family farm house with no heating or air and no TV. I also pray for travelling mercies for them and those around them.