I will have to do some research about another annual vine for next year.

first try with moonflower.... and under-impressed ... same as above...

ken

The one time I grew moonflowers in the ground in this zone, they were just starting to bloom when autumn frost arrived and froze them. I did get to enjoy a few flowers, but only one or two at a time. I had several vines which covered probably a 5' x 7' area of wooden fence and spilled down the other side. Another year I tried starting the vines in early March. Our last frost date is the end of May. I wanted them that badly. I sowed seeds into a large hanging basket, kept two seedlings, and wound the vines round and round as they grew. I got two indoor blooms in early May. And then no more flowers. The vines did not set buds again until just before frost. The frost came before the buds opened.

As far as I can determine, moonflowers are daylight-sensitive and only want to bloom in those months they cannot survive outdoors here. I haven't grown them since. Our frost-free growing season is about 140 days and I want to spend those days on something that rewards my care. If someone has grown them successfully in a short-season area, please share some tips!

They want tropical conditions (heat and humidity). I can't do anything about the heat, except maybe cucumber frames or composted manure, but I watered them daily during the drought, and gave them frequent feedings. Absolutely gorgeous.

No blooms or even flower buds yet this year, and the weather has really cooled off, so I'm not holding out much hope. Sadness.

What will I do next time which I think will make growing annual vine better?

1. I might buy a deeper pot. The width was fine but the depth was only 12 inches only.

2. I will put 4 hyacinth bean vine seeds per pot. I'm not sure if I should try MG again but the branch and foliage colors of the hyacinth is beautiful.

3. I will put all pots together on full sun location until plant is 6 inches long. I noticed they came out at different times.

I can't take credit for starting mine so early - my Father did that and gave some to me. He's in zone 5a (near Ottawa), and even with the early start, has had no luck with the moonflower there.

My Stella d' Oro shut down its blooming about 3 weeks ago. For years, it still blooms heavily in August.

Time to divide them?

Martha

For morning glory, it's my first time planting it. It's very healthy too but no flowers yet. I'm sure my neighbors are wondering why everyday I'm looking at the same vine. LOL! :D

For morning glory, it's my first time planting it. It's very healthy too but no flowers yet. I'm sure my neighbors are wondering why everyday I'm looking at the same vine. LOL! :D

Gardening, always a surprise. Or maybe it is an NSA conspiracy!