A neighbor lady just brought me this flower, she bought it at the flea market. I don't have a clue what it is. I tried to google it but i don't really know how to describe it besides it has flat flowers. I know sum you gardening aficionado's will know what it is.

Cockscomb (celosia)

Calif_Sue said: Cockscomb (celosia)

Thanx Miss Sue, appreciate it. Now, one more "whuts it" this little critter is growing in the same pot......any ideas?

Looks like it could be a hydrangea.

Calif_Sue said:Looks like it could be a hydrangea.

Thank ya Ma'am... .......the other stem is about 10'' high. I sure love hydranga's, but i've killed every one i've ever had.

I was thinking Hibiscus.

porkpal said:I was thinking Hibiscus.

I think that is a good possibility!

The leaves arrangement seems opposite. How about Clerodendrum such as C. bungei, the Mexican hydrangea, it has the easily spreading behavior.

I still think hibiscus is a better possibility, the leaves look stiffer/thicker than clerodendrom.

Calif_Sue said:I still think hibiscus is a better possibility, the leaves look stiffer/thicker than clerodendrom.

• Hibiscus
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That still doesn't account for the opposite leaves. All hibisci have alternate leaves.

Got it.

Calif_Sue said:Looks like it could be a hydrangea.

Well, you were almost right.


Clerodendrum bungei, commonly known as rose glory bower, glory flower or Mexican hydrangea