[Boomer]

Barefoot,

'tis true. They just don't care what you don't do to or for them. If you deadhead some, they will bloom better. But they will continue to bloom, even if you don't do anything at all. (Well, maybe water if it gets super dry. But they don't care about that too soon either.) Mine take a short rest from time to time during the season, but it's never for long.

In another couple of weeks up here, I will go out into the yard and prune the heck out of mine. I get to grab the big shears and run outside shouting, "Off with their heads!" Actually, it's far more than their heads. I cut them off at the knees. - or even lower. It seems to make 'em happy. It's the "most wonderful time of the year" as far as I'm concerned.

They are my kind of plant.

Have fun.

-and V07, not only do I love the plantings, but your house is beautiful, and I also really like your sidewalk -- and your mulch. OK, now you all know how truly pathetic I am. I actually have strong likes and dislikes where my mulch is concerned.

Boomer