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. -- Dr. James W. Waddick 8871 NW Brostrom Rd. Kansas City Missouri 64152-2711 USA Ph. 816-746-1949 Zone 5 Record low -23F Summer 100F +