Just last week I put this morning glory in my "Flops 2005" file. I was not happy with the plant at all. The foliage yellows and the first foot and a half of the plant is pretty bare. Today I was pushing the wheelbarrow through the backyard when I looked up and saw all these blue flowers and I had to stop a moment and admire the sight. Of course, I went right inside to grab the camera to share with all of you. I guess even the flops have their moment of glory! (Especially with a little creative container arranging to hide their flaws!) I added this after Dianne's comment that it did not look like a "flop" to her. I must admit that this picture does make it look better than it really is. And, of course, on most days when it looks really bad, I don't post the picture!
Let the Basting Begin!
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I am using my dining room table to baste this big one -- it's about 105 x
105 inches (king size).
It's been a while since I've finished one this big.
3 years ago
Hmmm...doesn't look like a flop to me! Anything that has more than 2 blooms is a success to me. I am still waiting on the moonflowers to bloom. I think it may be a bit too shady where I planted the seeds. Out of 8 seeds, maybe 3-4 came up. They are really neat when they do bloom.
ReplyDeleteDianne, I tried moonflower once, but could not get it to bloom. I would love to plant moonflower and MG together so that I would have day blooms and night blooms. Have you tried that? Be sure to post a pic if yours blooms.
ReplyDeleteGreat pic Zoey. I just posted pics of "My" morning glories (Wanda's LOL) and they had five blooms all at once...I was SOOO excited. I think she plans to put them along her fence next year. Thanks for the wonderful MG pic.
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So beautiful! I'm thinking of planting some next year on the front trellis. My clematis is looking sickly this year and I don't know if it'll survive.
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