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Post by JennyWrenn on May 15, 2008 6:22:59 GMT
Oh Dear just brought them in and I think they have all died  Am going to have to start again from scratch  |
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Post by Ladygardener on May 15, 2008 6:25:31 GMT
Oh dear but It's not too late I don't think JW they'll thrive now the weather is warmer and maybe be stronger for it. good luck  |
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Post by JennyWrenn on May 15, 2008 17:54:09 GMT
Some are still holding on - they are outside at the moment  |
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Post by Tig on May 15, 2008 19:15:36 GMT
Watch it doesn't get too cold overnight Jenny or that will definitely finish them off after they have been fried on the window sill x Tig
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Post by purplejulia on May 15, 2008 19:49:22 GMT
Oh Dear just brought them in and I think they have all died Am going to have to start again from scratch I am so sorry Jen about your Morning Glory. I boiled mine to death in the mini greenhouse. I took yours and Tigs advice and planted another lot - some Grandpa Potts and some Dwarf mixed and the seedlings popped up within a few days. They are on a small table inside by my french doors, but I will keep them inside for a while cos it has really got cold here in London. It has rained all day! PJ |
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Post by JennyWrenn on May 16, 2008 5:15:34 GMT
They seem ok this morning but the two outside leaves still frazzled but the inner one coming thru looks ok (ish) will pot them on today and see what happens and then sow some more Dont think I am going to win who gets theirs to flower first - or even grow at this rate |
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Post by Tig on May 16, 2008 18:45:48 GMT
That doesn't sound like warrior woman spirit Jennifer  Get sowing and growing some more! x Tig |
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Post by 4pygmies on May 17, 2008 7:07:01 GMT
For the first time ever I didn't sow any Morning Glories really early in the year (Jan/Feb :  but forgot them entirely until a couple of weeks ago..and I have to say, they look much better for it! I usually lose some and the rest end up looking proper sickly and are all tangled up with each other. I hope they'll flower much better than usual too - often I don't get any flowers until really late. I always assumed they were just struggling to survive so didn't get into gear until the summer was nearly over, so these late sowings might do better.....that's the theory anyway! ;D |
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Post by Chuckles on May 17, 2008 7:12:11 GMT
I'll ditto that 4P. Mine last year were terrible and am hoping sowing late, like this weekend will bring better results. If I remember right I bought some different ones to try. |
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Post by JennyWrenn on May 17, 2008 7:16:44 GMT
Can you get them ready made I wonder at the garden centre somehow dont think so They are still alive but think need potting on - I WILL DO IT TODAY - Warrior Woman Gives Word of Honour - will also buy another packet of seed as reserves |
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Post by purplejulia on May 17, 2008 13:48:36 GMT
Look at my babies today!  PJ |
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Post by Tig on May 17, 2008 14:57:55 GMT
Well done PJ
I will look forward to photos of them in flower later in the season
x Tig
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Post by JennyWrenn on May 17, 2008 15:01:37 GMT
Oh dear they look happy babies compared to mine I meant to pot them on today and didnt have time - will def do it 2moro cos I need the seed trays - bought some Heavenly Blue - these are Granpa Otis  |
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Post by Tig on May 17, 2008 15:27:18 GMT
They look like they'll survive Jenny, provided you don't cook them again, or freeze them x Tig |
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Post by JennyWrenn on May 17, 2008 16:07:17 GMT
Warrior Seeds they is ;D
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Post by magrich on May 19, 2008 17:12:54 GMT
I have treid these for the last 5 years and STILL can't succeed !! They all germinate very quickly, but then just as quickly die. Have tried soaking and not soaking, keeping in the greenhouse (mini) and planting in the ground. I am determined to get some somehow. this year they were doing really well, then I went away for 4days and when I came back...........nothing!! |
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Post by JennyWrenn on May 27, 2008 17:37:48 GMT
I sowed, without soaking cos forgot, Heavenly Blue and they ALL came up - put them in summer house last night - they are looking OK - so by weekend they will be in the garden
Some of the Granpa Otis are still alive
Anyone else got success ;D
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Post by Chuckles on May 28, 2008 8:03:50 GMT
Well I found one pkt yesterday in my unorganised seed box  and a few saved seeds from last year too I've put a few in soak so will get them sown today and see how we go. Your young plants look good to me Jenny |
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Post by JennyWrenn on May 30, 2008 21:15:27 GMT
I planted some out today so will keep you posted |
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Post by Deleted on May 30, 2008 21:45:37 GMT
Been interesting reading this thread. I tried Morning Glory last year and was somewhat disappointed with the results. Got the initial growth but they died a death once I put them in the ground. This year I've had bit more luck but I don't know what I've done differently except this year I decided to put them in pots on the patio so they could benefit from the sun we get from the afternoon onwards. Not looking too bad... One thing that does worry me though. The leaves and climbing aspect are very, very similar to knotweed. The flowers are similar as well...  |
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Post by flowersfriend on May 30, 2008 22:39:34 GMT
It will be worth it though....the flowers are lovely.
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Post by Chuckles on May 31, 2008 7:46:57 GMT
Soaked mine on Wednesday and sowed them on Thursday. All saved seed so there will be two sorts, Heavenly Blue and a darker blue one that my neighbour gave me. Those look fab specimines DG, if the flowers are as good as the foilage you will be in for a good show in that pot |
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Post by JennyWrenn on Jun 1, 2008 6:04:40 GMT
Do you know which ones yu planted DG - the leaves look more like Granpa Otis than Heavenly Blue My GO not doing too well outside but HB seem OK If they dont grow wont try again |
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Post by JennyWrenn on Jun 1, 2008 6:40:56 GMT
Here are Heavenly Blue before planted outside although got too many seedlings will wait and see what happens to those outside and keep some back   |
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Post by nightowl on Jun 1, 2008 10:00:45 GMT
One thing that does worry me though. The leaves and climbing aspect are very, very similar to knotweed. The flowers are similar as well... Don't you mean BINDweed DG? ( Knotweed is that nasty Japanese monster). Obviously they are very closely related, but Morning Glory is MUCH easier to kill  |
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Post by JennyWrenn on Jun 1, 2008 19:20:43 GMT
Yes think I agree N.O - my Granpa Otis is failing am afraid |
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Post by nightowl on Jun 2, 2008 11:46:53 GMT
Isn't it horrible when you've grown something and it looks fine Then you plant it out and it starts to die and you panic and think "Not enough water? Or has it had too much? More feed? What's the matter with it?  ?" And it doesn't matter what you do it just fades away and you still don't really know why...... Such a bummer  |
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Post by Deleted on Jun 2, 2008 15:56:47 GMT
One thing that does worry me though. The leaves and climbing aspect are very, very similar to knotweed. The flowers are similar as well... Don't you mean BINDweed DG? ( Knotweed is that nasty Japanese monster). Obviously they are very closely related, but Morning Glory is MUCH easier to kill You got me. Yes, I did indeed mean bindweed...I must've left my weeding glasses in the shed when I posted that one...  If ity's any consolation, my other pot of MGs are not looking so well and the leaves are starting to yellow so I think they might be a goner. I was doing one pot of blue and one pot of crimson. Don't remember which variety is in which pot though, I'm a bit haphazard with my labelling. |
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Post by Deleted on Jun 2, 2008 15:59:16 GMT
Found this picture on the net. How wonderful...  |
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Post by nightowl on Jun 2, 2008 18:29:48 GMT
Oh DG that is totally GLORY-ous!!! |
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Get sowing and growing some more! x Tig
but forgot them entirely until a couple of weeks ago..and I have to say, they look much better for it! I usually lose some and the rest end up looking proper sickly and are all tangled up with each other. I hope they'll flower much better than usual too - often I don't get any flowers until really late. I always assumed they were just struggling to survive so didn't get into gear until the summer was nearly over, so these late sowings might do better.....that's the theory anyway! ;D
and a few saved seeds from last year too 
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