Mum Time

It's sign of early fall--round, bushy and colorful mums show up in stores and markets. When I went grocery shopping today, I could not resist putting this maroon baby in my basket. Only $4! This gave me a small push I needed to spruce up the entry to our house.I repotted the mum in a larger pot previously occupied by petunia and coleus. Both were not doing so well after long, hot summer. Part of the coleus could be salvaged. I think this looks nice!

Mums are perennials. Most likely I will replant this one somewhere in my garden. It will not have its current perfect round shape next year, but that's OK.