Numpty Turnip Award: July 2015 ...

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Back in March time, I planted some convolvulus tricolor seeds - I was so proud of myself (not least for being on time) I even posted on the "What jobs.. today" thread

When I spotted growth, I lovingly watered them
Every two weeks, I lovingly feed them when I watered them
And they grew
And grew
So, I watered, I fed and watered and I watered again
They can grow up to 8ft in a season - and they kept growing despite the ups and downs in temperatures and weather this year. Hardy souls!

On Friday, someone even asked me what I was growing around my spiders web? And, I proudly boasted its Convolvulus Tricolour (not always easy to get your tongue around) proud of how I had nurtured them

Yesterdays heat was enough to swell those flower buds to almost opening ... and, today, well today was *the* day that the first flower honoured me its reward for my labours ...



... and, here she is ....



















































BLIDDY BINDWEED!!!!!



And so, suffice to say, all shoots, and as many roots as I could manage, are now off to that great "wildflower" haven in the sky

 

Right then everybody



"M" is not a happy bunny today

 

No giveaway in the name then?

3 coloured bindweed

 

I did say I knew they were related But, the white variety in the tri-colour should have had a yellow centre?
Ripped the scrounging beggar out this morning anyway, so it can go sing for any further supper. Hrrumph!

 

Not entirely accurate.

A very kind, and generous, soul on here sent me a special package today which more than made up for my Bindweed Nurturing Experiment (for every negative, there is always a positive )

I am blessed (with more than just bindweed )

 

Hi "M",

If you like these sort of plants/flowers have you thought if trying " Ipomea".

I've got seeds for next year ( bought them too late for this year ).........

Purple Haze



Heavenly Blue



Crimson Rambler



Kiss Me Quick



Rosa Volant ( a double form)



All from Suttons

 

Tried that got ... BINDWEED!!

 

Oh "M",

What are we gonna do with you........

( I'm sure that's gonna get some answers ) ! ! !

You tried Convolvulus, these are Ipomea .

That's like saying " I won't grow Evening Primroses or Godetia because I don't like Fuchsias".

Same family but totally different.

 

Well @"M" , at leased yours grew, Miss Jiff has been trying to grow Morning glory and not having much luck





Jiffy has been over worked digging up Bindweed, he see that leaf and digs it up you wouldn't tell Miss Jiff will you