As my last JMG's are growing in pots, I decided to move them around and and photograph them with non-distracting backgrounds. My goal was to capture what I appreciate in growing these beauties. I only had two plants blooming today, so was limited in subject matter... I dressed them up a bit with some simple frames.
Arlan
This one is a bit softer, and actually has a day old flower showing the purple and magenta of the aging flower.
They are truly magnificant. Wish I had a source for their seeds (hint, hint).
Thanks for sharing the pics
Beautiful! That leaf looks rolled .. is that normal? They both look like what we call in Brugmansia, shredded. I've seen pipe in some of your pictures. Could you please post a picture of how you grow them? I desperately need something better than a spiral or letting them grab onto what ever they want in the greenhouse (including me).
X
pweelee, thanks for the nice comments. As for seed, I purchased mine on the internet, but didn't get these results until the second generation. I have plans to create an explanation of how to select the seedlings for what the Japanese call the "second hand article of appreciation", like these, which are sterile, and for the plants to save seed from. It is all very fascinating and takes a little more effort, as one must grow several seedlings to even get one of these plants with feathered flowers. I have saved seed which I am now proofing to determine if they carry all the right genes. I do have plans to share at a later date to increase their "appreciation" here in the states!
X, yes the leaves are curled! Part of the name of this type of mutation is "water nail dragon claw leaved." The edges are curled, thus hold "water" (if they were right side up!) and the rest I guess refers to their shape! This particular "system" has yellow leaves, so this in conjunction with the slower growth habit of the other mutations makes for a small statured plant. These plants were started the first week of September. I am using some salvaged wire tomato cages that I had around which have dwarfed these small plants! The small nature of the flowers and the close-up photography may have made this wire look like "pipes"!!
I've seen the shredded Brugmansias also. I believe that the "mechanics" of flower development is probably similar to this feathered gene in JMG's.
Here is an "appreciation" version of the leaf!
Here is a picture of the first flower, taken this evening, about 4 hours later. - Arlan
Spectacular pictures Arlen!! I love them!!!
I had no idea what was required to get those gantastic blooms, but am all ears/eyes and anxious to learn more. doing google searches and staying posted here watching for updates.
Jude
Impressive photos of a gorgeous morning glory. Wish I could do that.
Jackie
Thanks guys!
The background of the first and last pictures is actually the concrete of my patio! The first one had the bright sun on the concrete and the flower in the shade and the last on was in the evening with overall dim lighting so the flash was basically the only source of light and only reached the flower... the colors are as recorded by the camera.
I must admit that the second one was probably heavily influenced by some of the old Japanese illustrations I've been studying. The background here was a sheet of white typing paper. I like how the colors of the flower influenced the colors of the background.
As you can tell....the only thing exotic was the flower!
Here is one of the illustrations I've enjoyed!
Arlan
wow! They are beautiful!!
Absolutely stunning!
A beautiful end-of-day thought to sleep on - thank you
Those are awesome pictures!!! They look like greeting cards like you would see in the stores. They are beautiful.
Thanks everyone for the very nice comments. I really appreciate them.
I really didn't make any association with the historic illustrations until I got back to my computer and downloaded the pictures. It was then that I recognized some of the same feeling coming through........probably because it's the same subject matter!
I don't think I'll ever tire of growing and photographing the JMGs. I'm looking forward to next year, as I have some new "interesting" seed to try!
Arlan
Here is this weekend's version... Arlan
Very cool, Arlan! I love the curled leaves. I also love the illustrations. It is so flattering the way they show the shadow of the uniquely shaped vine and flower.
I have recently completed a description of this system and an explanation of the process required to maintain it. It is a bit lengthy, but then again, it is also a bit complicated!
It is located here: http://davesgarden.com/journal/d/t/atenkley/4889/
I'll try to answer any questions here in this thread.
I also have a limited quantity of seed available for a SASBE to anyone interested in trying them. I'm on the road consantly with business so please be patient.
Arlan
This message was edited Jan 24, 2007 8:03 PM
Nice! photos.Very! unique.
Arlan I would be interested in some seeds!!
Thanks, skimper!
luvsgrtdanes, your seeds are packaged for mailing tomorrow.
Arlan
I would be interested in some seed, do you have any left?
Thanks!
Sandy
Sandy, you have D-mail! - Arlan
This message was edited Jan 24, 2007 6:37 PM
Arlan,
If you have any more seeds, I would love to try a few, too. Those are just beautiful.
Deb
*sniff*
Inspired by your shredded blue (which is awesomely beautiful), I decided to grow my only shredded white seed.
IT WAS BAD!! Crusty and dry, totally dessicated and fell apart when I tried to nick it.
I think I need a hug.
Stacey
Deb,
I'll set some aside for you. Just send a SASBE and I'll get them out! I'm in the address exchange.
Stacey,
Oh, that is sad! How old was the seed? How about a hug and some new seed?!
Arlan
Just beautiful !!!!!! When I tried to click on the link to go to your explanantion of your system , it went to MY diary !!! Did it work for other people?
I would love just a few of your precious seeds if you have any left. I could send you some poppy seeds in exchange.
Libby
Hi Libby!
Thank you for your compliment of these beauties! Try this link, I think I realize what I did: http://davesgarden.com/journal/d/t/atenkley/4889/
I will set some seed aside for you. I would love any seed that does well for us down south! Thanks for offering.
Arlan
Hello:Arlan I would like to try a few seeds of this unique M.glory.If you see any types of seeds on my list I will be happy to send some for exchange.Thanks! Karla
Hi Karla, you have D-mail! - Arlan
Wow, the whole thing for the seed selection is a lot to absorb in one read, so I'm going to be studying it. I wondered how seeds got selected for the sterile types. Thanks for cheering me up!
This message was edited Jan 24, 2007 11:09 PM
Arlan, am I correct in saying that the petals are basically transformed into tiny fluted tubes with flag-like bells on the end? I was thinking they were more flattened tag-like until I looked closer.
Stacey
Stacey, yes, in this strain, that observation is correct. They almost look like little reversed cones on the ends. The Japansese have selected over the years to increase the number of these structures. When most of the elements have these "bells", they label it a "high appreciation" plant. Q0426 is supposed to have a pretty good ratio!
Some Japanese translators call this the "wind bell" Jishi. Jishi is the term for the feathered flower strains. You will also see the term, botan, which generally translates to peony, when they refer to the duplicate or double flower.
Arlan
Gotcha. I will add these terms to my Japanese lexicon. Thanks!
Those are just beautiful!!!!
I would love to try a couple seeds, if you have any left.
Pam
Hi Pam,
I'm in the address exchange, just send a SASBE and I'll get some seeds out.
Arlan
Thank you so much Arlan!
Pam
Deb,
Your envelope arrived yesterday and the seeds went out today. Let me know how they do for you!
Arlan
