Do they normally do this? Heavenly Blue, which was planted more heavily than Blue Star, is almost non-existant, while the white ones are in heavy bloom--but not white! Rather, they are an extremely pale (and lovely) shade of blue. I'm wondering what to expect if I save the seeds for next year, probably anybody's guess, huh?
I would think you might have a wider range of blues.
I think you will have a garden full of serenity! It sounds esp beautiful to me. I love Morning Glories. They are such sweet day brighteners.
I'm hoping they'll attract hummingbirds but haven't seen any yet...only at the zinnias!
You need to grow trumpet vines. I have an area of 20 by 30 feet of them, the hummers don't touch my feeders once they are in bloom. Google and go for the image. orange and yellow. pictures don't do them justice, totally radiant. Who wants some and can I get them across the border for you? We only have ruby throat here in the summer for nesting but I love them. Usually May 10 to Sept 10 give or take a few days.
Maybe trumpet vines next year, need to mix things up a bit! Speaking of across the border--I have a bazillion asparagus fern seeds, and way too many spider plant babies--somebody please help me!!
Trumpet vines are perennials that you have to be patient with. They look dead until the first week of June and then all of a sudden the leaves burst out. Strange looking in the winter. Rather spiky looking. My hummers love them and will sit at the tallest branch and watch everything going on. They will grow to 40 feet high if they have support. Mine don't and take up an area of 20 x 30 feet as ground cover.
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Are they grown from seed? I don't consider this a permanent living situation and won't be doing any serious digging for perennials.....
Don't bother. They are a long term plant. Stick with your annuals for a lot more show of colour.
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