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Centennial Colorado

Hi all,
I finally have a true mega bloom on a ribbon vine. I have heard they are difficult to get to pollinate. Any suggestions?

8/11/2020 2:11:32 PM

Lebanon, Oregon

Congrats! Keep it dry. I carefully vibrate the stem near the flower briefly with an electric toothbrush 2x per day late morning and early evening. I do so for several days or more until the petals wilt. Do not pull off wilted petals to make it look nice or got photo ops. And like Porkchop said, don’t touch it!

8/11/2020 4:30:53 PM

Central NY

Faster growing starts will “tug” the petals off and you will find them stuck to the skin of the mater....slower ones just turn brown and fall off.

8/11/2020 4:42:29 PM