Description
Ipomoea is a tender annual climbing plant which needs a sheltered warm spot but rewards well with large showy flowers.
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Item name |
| 1 |
Ipomoea, Morning Glory - Plant |
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6 inch (15 cm) Grower Round Plastic Pot (Black) |
They are common outdoor vines, especially used as ground covers, either in tropical regions or temperate areas. In the tropics, where most morning glory species hail from, they are typically perennial. In temperate regions, they are more commonly used as annuals.
Plant Specifications
*above specification are indicative only. actual dimensions may vary by +-10%
| Common Name |
Ipomea, Morning Glory, Bush Morning Glory, Besharam, Behaya, Star Ipomoea |
| Maximum Reachable Height |
2 to 3 m |
| Flower Colour |
White, red, blue, purple and yellow |
| Bloom Time |
May through September |
| Difficulty Level |
Moderately easy |
Planting and care
Prune climbing species in spring.Under glass, provide full light with protection from the hottest sun.Once plants have reached about six inches or so in height, you can provide some type of support for the vine to twine around. Those planted in hanging baskets can simply be left to spill over the container’s edge.Ipomoea care
Grow annuals in a sunny, sheltered site.Plant in moderately fertile, well-drained soil.Choose a site that is sheltered from cold or drying winds.Sow Morning Glory seeds early in the season once the ground has warmed to 64 degrees F.Provide a trellis, arbor or other structure for your Morning Glory to climb on at planting time.
| Sunlight |
Full sun, Partial sun |
| Watering |
Prefer regular moisture in a well-drained pot |
| Soil |
Loamy soil / Sandy soil |
| Temperature |
50 to 64 degrees C |
| Fertilizer |
Use any organic fertilizer |
Ipomoea special feature
Available in different colors.
Ipomoea uses
Ornamental Use:
- Ipomoea can be grown in the greenhouse or outdoors as annuals over a pergola or archway, or as groundcover
