#3 New Morning Glorys 2005

Hi Joseph,
Still trying to get my MG Vines numbered for ID *-*

Beautiful Morning Glory blooms. I've never been lucky enough to find any of the blue silk seeds.

Emma, that Silky Blue is heavenly. Gotta love it. LOL

How are you all getting seeds for Blue Silk?
I bought some from Ebay - pd $8.85 for the silly things. One of them germinated and then went kerplunk!
Does anyone have a reputable source for these seeds?

~Nut4Spuds

I have had BUNCHES of problems to get BS to germinate too.
Same thing with me - got 10 seeds from a very reliable friend. All rotted but ONE. So, I'm thankful for that one! Now, I'm trying to germinate Blue Silk from two other sources and 'same thing'. I believe that it is the variety and not the source.

If my vines set seed, they have been grown in isolation from other JMGs so I'll have them available at seasons end. Let's see what happens.

Here's a link about the Flying Saucers...guess you were right Willowasp! Silly me :0/

http://www.geocities.com/ResearchTriangle/Lab/7150/fs.html


Sandy

Opps where did it go Sandy??? I tried to pull it up and it said it was being moved...........

Live and learn.......don't sweat the small stuff and the rest will take care of itself.....Sandy...............LOL



Got this from some that has a litle bit of Knowledge in seed germination and why some varities are harder to germinate than others....this is only one opinion but I do think it has some merit and I though yall would like to read it and give it some thought. This was originally sent to another Member who forwarded it to me. That member can say who they are if they care to.
I have deleted some names as not to stirr up more hard feelings......LOL

saw your post and thought I'd reply...;
The types that ----- offered on ebay(like alot of unusual 'hybrids' from Japan) tend to have thin seedcoats that are very susceptible to molding,even before(!) they are planted,and are more susceptible to fungal attacks than most other types of morning glories...the seedcoats on these are similar to the 'Blue Silk' and is related to the poor germination reported by many on the 'Blue Silk'...;
I acquired seeds from ------ through a friend(because I will not sign up on e-bay for personal; reasons) and I will say that I noticed that several of the Yamatoji seeds were without a doubt,very immature with severely underdeveloped embryos...this may not have been apparent to an 'untrained' eye and my friend could not see any difference,but I did...I wanted to complain,but my friend did not want to...There were no underdeveloped seeds in any of the other types that I bought and I bought about 20 packets of various MG's (some of which I think are from my own stock traded to a Canadian person several years ago)..I do think that the seeds were harvested a 'bit early' and I say this because I have from experience learned that the seedcoats of the Japanese types need to be 'almost cured' to a certain hardness or they are too soft(and porous!) and too soft equates to a higher vulnerability to fungal infection,before or after any sprouting attempts....I think there are people who manage to grow various MG's who nonetheless,do not have the 'perception' and 'discriminating eye' that only comes from skilled(!) experience...;
I did germinate some of the rare Japanese types that she is offerring,but I use different germination techniques than most people are willing to be 'bothered' with...I use a hydrogen peroxide soak and sprout in a mixture of vermiculite,sand and (partially milled)sphagnum moss...all of which have a very low tendency to facillitate the growth of fungal pathogens...the mixture must allow air(!) to get to the seeds...I try to get the seeds to germinate as quickly as possible,to expose them to light asap,get them out of the shells asap even very(!) carefully helping to remove the seedcoat with very fine tweezers to allow the light to reach as much of the cotyledon structure asap which gives them a major(!) strengthening boost against any infections...getting the young plant out of the shell reduces the likelihood of the types of pathogens that are encouraged by the seedcoat enclosure,but still different micro-organisms are 'hungry' for very young exposed cotyledons...bright light(preferably sunlight,the UV content of which helps to kill off/prevent certain pathogens),fresh 'clean' air flow and the 'right' temperature...I say 'right' because what's 'right' can vary with the particulars of a locality...if the temperature is on the cool side,this inhibits many pathogens,but can also be too cool for rapid embryonic growth,...'too warm' could stimulate embryonic growth,but also speeds up the growth of a different strain of pathogens which could be more or less prone to any 'particular' environmental area...;
The copper sulfate solution can sometimes be very helpful against pathogens and using this before or after the hydogen peroxide soak might do the trick for you...it would be great(!) if some of the rarer MG's didn't need this,but sometimes they do...;
Hope something in my suggestions is of some help...;
Regards,

I hope you find this intresting and maybe it will help some.

Emma your "Silky Blue" is just beautiful. If I didn't know better I would have said it was Keryiu or Akathukinoumi, it looks like it could be either one. Just beautifull....
Where is everone else I know we had a lot of others posting last year. Come on everyone let us see what you are growing.
Gourd you should be getting something by now.
We miss you all out there....

another "hatsu Arashi"

I am a huge fan of Akatsuki no Umi.

Rose Silk

Gorgeous Blooms Kauai 17

Dee, I DO have a Rose Silk with a Star *-*

Another Rose Silk with a Star from a Different Vine ...
This one is a Very Pale Rose Color

Ahh,the blooms are starting to get bigger,now. Akathoukinoumi.
He needed help opening this morning as there were so many folds and ruffles

Here is another. I think I'm in love

I sure hope my Akathoukinoumi turns out like your, Golgi. That is one beautiful mg.

golgi - Your Akathoukinoumi is Amazingly Beautiful!
Love that color Blue.

Here is a very Unusual Cross.
Half of it is my 'Real Plum Frost', and the other half
is a Plum and Pale Lavender Tie Dye

This Bloom is a 'Surprise'.
A HUGE 5-1/2"+ Rose Silk that is Very Pale Dusty Pink with a gorgeous Star.

Oh, My Gosh, Golgi
That is exquisite!
How big are the blooms?
~Nut4Spuds

Another New Cross that is a Deep Rose-Red Color with White Streaks

This New Cross is a VELVET Deep Purple-Blue Slight Picotee.
You can't appreciate the Velvet Petals in this photo - But it is Awesome!

Emma, your "Surprise" is gorgeous. Save me a seed, if you get any.

Gail your Akathoukinoumi is amazing!!!

Here is a defected Akatsuki No Beni
What causes this?

Another version of sun smiles

The velvet cross has GOT to be from"Henka"...is it?But the pale dusty pink takes the cake! Gosh I hope you can get seeds that grow true from THAT one.
nut4spuds,I was SURE it was at least 8 inches across!!! But was just a tinch over 5. It just looked so BIG this morning! That's why it FLOORS me when the Japanese guideline for large flowered MGs is 15cm(6inches)and can grow in excess of 20 cm (8 inches).
Go ahead and get your rulers......that is ENORMOUS!!!!

minigrannie,I got my seeds for Akathoukinoumi from e-bay. Did you?
I hope they are "right" for you too. So far,it is my favorite this year.

I purchased mine on Ebay as well. I sure hope from the same Seller. LOL

Probably,...I think only one person was selling these.

Kauai17,Your Akatsuki No Umi is stunning. I think I remember Willowwasp saying they were her favorite,too. I am so excited because there are two buds that will be opening tomorrow( fingers crossed) and this is my first year growing them.Yours seem to be a lighter blue than the previous pics I've seen of them.Was that just the camera ?

Oh my Goodness! Oh my Goodness!

I found this beauty this morning. I was soooo excited. This came as a bonus labeled "Japanese Mix" when I ordered my blue silk from Ebay.


(variegated leaves, 4" bloom)

What is this beauty's name?
~Nut4Spuds

Well it looks like my Akatsuki no Umi that bloomed this morn.Either that or Hatsu Arashi.Any opinions?

They are all so beautiful!!
I hope mine bloom soon!!

This is Shiva this morning.

OK,nut4spuds,I am not the ONLY one that stumbles out of bed in the morning and heads straight to the Morning glories to see who has opened! Half the time,my eyes are fully open,yet...and finding the camera is an epic adventure!
....and shiva is pristine!

This message was edited Jun 27, 2005 9:55 AM

LOL
Yes, Golgi
You just described me to a tee...LOL

Helloooo? You folks HAVE to post more pics..or else I'll keep posting more of Hatsu Arashi..since it's the only one blooming

I agree...... please give us more pictures.... my MG's are struggling in the heat.... I can only hope that I get some blooms this year.
Janis

I have MISSED EVERY BLOOM!!!! I go out and look real quick -- but of course the children would like to be fed... or they are hiding behind another leaf and I don't find them until they have curled up... I am sooooo frustrated.