More Mirabilis jalapa
James Waddick (Sun, 14 Sep 2008 21:12:49 PDT)

Dear All,
John G wrote "The production of multi-coloured flowers from
the same plant" in regard to Mirabilis jalapa.

While this is now trait called 'broken colored flowers" and
is sought after in ornamentals from Roses to Iris , are there any
other naturally broken colored flowers, bulbous or not. ?

I grow the Morning Glory 'Flying Saucers' with blue/white
flowers, and the Rose 'Fourth of July' among others.

Most commercial ornamentals are divided between white another
base color, but Mirabilis has 2 distinct colors, not just white
and... Are there any other natural broken colored flowers as extreme
as those of Mirabilis?

and speaking off..... The species Mirabilis nyctaginea is a hardy
annual in Missouri, a weed with way too much foliage and not much
fleeting flower. Does any know of hybrids between these hardy annuals
and larger flowered sp or cvs?

Appreciate comments. Jim W.

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