Morning Glory - Something Old Something New
Ipomoea purpurea and tricolor - LARGE PACKET
Annual. We've taken the guesswork out of which morning glories to choose! Our blend of the best nostalgic favorites, and a stunning newcomer lets you have them all. Heavenly Blue with its large, sky blue flowers is the classic, reliable and vigorous heirloom from the 1920s. Pearly Gates is a white beauty that won the All-America Selections award in 1942. Flying Saucer appeared in 1960 with "out of this world" large, white blooms with radiating blue stripes. Grandpa Ott's is a charming, old-fashioned Bavarian favorite from the 1930s that has flowers of royal purple stamped with ruby stars. Knowlian's Black blossoms are a very deep purple accented with ruby stars. The modern Shiva is an irresistible pure white with a pastel pink star, elegant as a ballerina, and a true standout. Caution: Most parts of this plant are poisonous.
Full sun. Blooms summer to fall.
Height: 8' - 15' vines
Days to Emerge: 5 - 15 Days
Seed Depth: 1/2"
Seed Spacing: A group of 4 seeds every 6" - 12"
Thinning: When 2" tall, thin to 1 every 6" - 12"
When to sow outside: 1 - 2 weeks after average last frost. Plants started too early outside will end up less vigorous than plants started when temperatures are warmer.
When to start inside: 4 to 6 weeks before planting outside. Sow into a pulp pot and transplant directly outside to avoid disturbing roots.
Special germination instructions: Soak seed in water for 12 - 24 hours or nick with sandpaper before sowing.
This mix includes (percent of mix by weight):
Grandpa Ott’s (A)... Ipomoea purpurea . . 16.66%
Heavenly Blue (A). . Ipomeoa tricolor. . 16.66%
Pearly Gates (A). . Ipomoea tricolor. . 16.66%
Knowlian’s Black (A). . Ipomoea purpurea. . 16.66%
Flying Saucer (A). . Ipomoea tricolor. . 16.66%
Shiva (A). . Ipomoea purpurea . . 16.66%
A = Annual
Artist: Carolyn Crawford