dwarf fothergilla

after a windy and rainy weekend most of the leaves were blown off the trees and shrubs around here. my dwarf fothergill is still standing, however and appears to be on fire!

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hydrangea

my neighbor has this hydrangea shrub that has the most amazingly deep navy blue blooms in summer. I didn't notice until today how gorgeous they also are in the fall! this is an old plant that sits in deep shade under a tall dogwood which is under a taller loblolly pine. I guess the acid supplied by the pine needles is the reason for such intense color. lovely!

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what is this shrub?

i love this plant, i just dont know what it is! it's not that i am lazy: i dont have any of my books over here in virginia...i do have the internet though...ok, maybe it is because i am lazy...this is a lovely shrub that blooms daisies in october! i have to water this woody guy (like a hydrangea) a lot during summer, so it cant be a native to this semi-arid area.
really pretty.