Ipomea imperialis-"chocolate"

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SquareRoot Chicago, IL May 13, 2002

I'm growing a morning glory called "chocolate". There was no photo on the seed packet. The only description was that it has a rose and cocoa colored bloom with white edging. I'm familiar with other I. imperialis and their looks, so I kind of know what to expect.

Have any of you morning glory growers ever seen one of these? I have to admit that a brown morning glory is kind of an oxymoron to me, but I'm looking forward to it being more of a surprise.

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Badseed Hillsboro, OH(Zone 6a) May 13, 2002

Hi Squareroot, I tried to add this to the database a month or so ago, and guess I didn't submit it or something. I tried searching the web and couldn't find you a picture. Give me a little bit and I will see if I can get my scanner to cooperate. I can post a picture for you from the seed packet. To me the flowers look mauve-a duller shade, with a thin white edge. :)

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tiG Newnan, GA(Zone 8a) May 13, 2002

from the pictures I've seen it's gorgeous!

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deblynn May 13, 2002

Try this hyperlink. Go towards the bottom of the page and click on the image.

http://www.thompson-morgan.com/seeds/uk/list_i_5.html

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Badseed Hillsboro, OH(Zone 6a) May 13, 2002

Thanks deblynn for getting that hyperlink. I haven't had time to play with my fickle scanner yet. I do have to say the picture on my seed package shows a definate white border on the flower.

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deblynn May 14, 2002

Glad to help. They're really gorgeous! I look forward to seeing pictures of them from people's gardens. Funny about the white border. Could there be different types?

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imaseedpicker (Zone 8a) May 21, 2002

I grew rose silk ie: chocolate mg's with white edging last year...check out this link for a pic...please be patient for page will load slow and it is next to last one... They are gorgeous!

http://server105.hypermart.net/rebeccasgardenweb/rebeccasmgs.htm

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Daturapod Rose Hill, NC(Zone 8a) Jun 04, 2002

drop the word imperialis not used correctly in MGs
Rose Silk has the white trim
Chocolate doesn't have the white trim
both are I. nils
Larry

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Badseed Hillsboro, OH(Zone 6a) Jun 04, 2002

The information I gave came from the seed packet I posted on another thread. I certainly am no expert on this topic though. LOL

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ArtyMiss Cullman, AL(Zone 7a) Jun 04, 2002

hmmmm, I am growing Chocolate for the first time. I had two seeds sent to me. I am anxious now to see what they look like.

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