I saw these growing along the Cliff Walk in Newport, RI. Anyone know what type of morning glory they are? There were still blooming at 4:00 p.m.
They are very pretty--pink with white stars. Any help appreciated. Thanks!
This message was edited Aug 26, 2008 8:54 PM
This message was edited Aug 26, 2008 8:55 PM
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Hi Niere -
VERY PRETTY MORNING GLORY
Just a guess, but possibly
Convolvulus arvensis
Ron can tell you for sure
Emma
Calystegia sepium
http://davesgarden.com/guides/pf/showimage/158621/
Thanks Emma and Ron. I do think it's calystegia sepium--which is a pity because the flower is so pretty but after reading the reviews, it's definitely something I do NOT want to add to my garden.
I just thought "wow--a beautiful morning glory, still in bloom at four p.m.--great!" But after reading about how nearly impossible it is to eradicate, I think I'll just drive down to Newport if I ever want to admire it again. ;)
Can anyone make a suggestion to a morning glory with similar coloring?
Maybe this one? I think I still have seeds if you want some.
Love the soft color Beth.
Thanks Ron,
Calystegia sepium is GORGEOUS
so is Convolvulus arvensis
Niere -
You could grow them in a container to contain them.
Emma
This message was edited Aug 27, 2008 3:32 PM
That's exactly what I would do! What a beautiful vine! Looks pretty hardy and disease/fungus resistant, too! (Always a plus!!!)
Beth--what a beautiful morning glory and how sweet of you to offer, thank you! I would love some. I'll send you a D-mail later tonite. :)
Emma and Becky--that is a great idea, but I'm horrible with deadheading and I'd be worried if even one of the seeds of the calystegia self-sowed somewhere where it wasn't welcome. The flowers are simply stunning (I noticed them earlier in the spring along the same walk, intertwined with the wild pink beach roses--gorgeous!) but I just don't want to take the chance.
I did collect a few seeds that I was going to toss in the woodstove--if anyone wants them, let me know I'll be happy to send them. :)
Hi Niere -
OH NO!
Don't throw them out I would love to have them and in return I will send you some great annual Ipomoea nil seeds that you can relax and enjoy.
D-Mail me and THANKS!
Emma
Emma--I only have a few (for some reason I had a VERY difficult time finding any seeds on the plants) but what I have are yours! If they do well for you please post some pictures next year--I'd love to see them. :D And I'd love to have any seeds you care to share. I'll D-mail you later this evening if that's okay.
If anyone else would like some seeds I'll try to get down to Newport later in the fall and see if I can find some more. Just promise me you won't be yelling at me a year or two from now if they get out of hand! :O ;) :D
Hi Niere -
A few seeds are not a problem at all and I will be more than happy to post photos.
Ron,
How long until these bloom from seed?
And, should I start seeds now, over the winter, or next spring.
Thanks,
Emma
Hi Niere, I would love to trade for a few if you can get any more.
Thanks, Ronnie
Did y'all see this photo in Plantfiles? http://davesgarden.com/guides/pf/showimage/21119/
I, too, would be interested in a seed or two. But if you can't collect enough, that's okay! No pressure! LOL!
This one definitely needs to be corraledin a pot sitting on a concrete patio! At least in my zone ... lol
Ronnie and Becky--I will do my best! I'll go back down every two weeks and see what I can scuttle up. It'll give me a good excuse to dip my toes in the water. ;) :D
:-) Awww ... sounds like a gooood plan to me! LOL!
Thanks! ^_^
Calystegia sepium usually requires a large root run in order to flower,so if you are going to try it in a container,it will have to be a very large container...and it needs a large area to vine...
The seeds could be sown at any time as they will sprout when they are ready...a damp cold period may be necessary to break dormancy...
Calystegia sepium is a bona fide US native species and is mostly invasive to deeply tilled open fields...although any soil in which the roots can dive to several feet (or more) will be an area in which C.sepium will be 'difficult' (at best) to remove it from...
You all know the risk...so,make sure you really want it...
TTY,...
Ron
Ron,
Thanks for that great information.
I also plan not to have my pot sitting directly on the ground - just to be safe.
This is such a beautiful MG, I am willing to give it a try.
Emma
It's Calystegia sepium however a sub-species, ssp. americana (by looking at the calyx)
