Weird and wonderful

Oviedo, FL(Zone 9b)

Today I bought a strange but true plant. I got a heavily variegated bush form of Morning Glory from a series called "Good Morning". It has dark pink and white flowers and no long vines or tendrils. I am posting a picture of this because I have never seen or heard of these before. The flower in the picture shows a bit of the white border. The older flower which is hidden under the leaves {all the flowers seem to present this way} had more white border. Which is pretty strange for me. I try to keep up with new varieties. I looked it up and this variety has undergone a name change from Ipomea nil to Pharbitis nil. Apparently it has been around for a while. How have I missed this? It is going in my half basket by the kitchen door where I can look at it every day.
What have you bought that was strange but true?
Martha

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Oviedo, FL(Zone 9b)

Here's a picture of the plant without my hand in it!
Martha

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South China, ME(Zone 5a)

Oh I love it Martha, I am MG nut anyway. Will have to keep my eyes open next time im in the Nursery. Thank you for sharing!!

Springfield, MA(Zone 6a)

Wow! looks like you have a lucky find, gardenmart!

Lower Hudson Valley, NY(Zone 6b)

Cool, Martha - plant hunting right near home!

Oviedo, FL(Zone 9b)

I noticed it because the variegation and leaf shape were so striking. I also got a tray of herb plants for 1.00 a pot on sale. This was a great garden center. too bad it is too far away for me to check on it regularly!!
Martha

S of Lake Ontario, NY(Zone 6a)

I like it too!

Nassau County, NY(Zone 7a)

Beautiful, lucky girl you. I bought this variagated mornig glory vine this past week end! Clemen

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Oviedo, FL(Zone 9b)

That's gorgeous! the flowers on mine seem somewhat smaller and hidden under the leaves. Perhaps when I have it planted out they will stand up more.
Martha

Nassau County, NY(Zone 7a)

Martha,I think your's is bushy,mine is just a climbing type of morning glory! Aren't they beautiful though? Clemen

Medway, MA(Zone 5b)

Okay, Martha, where is this garden center? Hopefully, in my direction! What size does the MG get to?

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