Do Morning Glories Only Bloom in the Morning?
Well now, you might be wonderin’ if them morning glories really only bloom in the morning, like their name suggests. I know folks have all kinds of ideas ’bout flowers, but let me tell you, it’s a little more complicated than just that. I been lookin’ at these flowers for years, and I got a thing or two to say ’bout it.
First off, the name “morning glory” sure does make it sound like them flowers only open up with the sun in the mornin’. That’s what folks around here believe, too. But if you sit out in the garden like I do, you’ll see that it ain’t always the case. Sure, they start openin’ up real early, as the sun starts risin’ and the day gets warmer, but they don’t always close up as soon as the sun’s high. Sometimes, they hang around till late afternoon or even evening, especially if the day’s been a hot one.
But here’s the thing. While they do tend to open early, them morning glories don’t last all day long. A bloom on a good day usually only lasts till the afternoon. When the evening comes, they’ll start closing up and get ready to sleep. So, while they ain’t exactly night creatures, they do take their rest when the night starts fallin’ and the temperatures drop.
Now, another thing that confuses people is that some folks mix ’em up with moonflowers. Those are like cousins to the morning glory, only they open up at night! Ain’t that somethin’? Moonflowers, they’re real pretty too, but they only bloom when the sun’s down and the stars come out. You might think they’s the same, but no sir, they’re different. Morning glories bloom at the crack of dawn, and them moonflowers, they wait till it’s dark enough to get a good night’s rest themselves.
What Makes Morning Glories Bloom?
You might be wonderin’ what makes them morning glories open up when they do. Well, it ain’t just the light that gets them goin’. They like it warm. If the temperature ain’t right, them flowers won’t open up at all, even if the sun’s shinin’ bright. When the weather gets cold, or if there’s a frost in the air, they close right up and won’t open ‘til things warm back up. Them flowers are real picky, just like people who can’t stand the cold!
Another thing that gets ’em goin’ is a good bit of sunshine. Morning glories are like people who like to wake up to the sun, and they need a whole lot of it. If they ain’t gettin’ at least six hours of direct sun a day, they ain’t gonna bloom like they should. So, you need to put ’em where the sun can shine down on ’em from dawn to noon, if you want ’em to show their beautiful faces.
The Lifespan of a Morning Glory Bloom
And if you’re thinkin’ that you won’t get to enjoy ’em once the cold sets in, don’t worry too much. They might be annuals, but they’ll keep on sproutin’ new blooms all summer long. In places where it don’t get too cold, they might even come back the next year. But in most places, they’ll die off when the frost hits. I’ve had a few that self-seed, and if you ain’t careful, they’ll be poppin’ up all over the place the next year!
How to Care for Morning Glories
What Are the Best Conditions for Morning Glories?
- Full sunlight for at least six hours a day
- Well-drained soil
- Warm temperatures (above 50°F/10°C)
- Plenty of space to grow, as they can get real tall
- Water when the soil’s dry, but don’t drown ‘em
And there you have it! So, do morning glories only bloom in the mornin’? Well, mostly, but not always. They’ll bloom when the sun’s up, but they might just hang around a little longer if the day’s nice and warm. Just don’t expect them to stay open forever—they’ve got a short life for each bloom, but they sure do make the most of it!
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