Morning Glory (Ipomoea Purpurea Grandpa Otts) 25 seeds (#1641)

A vigorous, fast growing climber with sumptuous royal blue flowers and a contrasting purple star.
Self supporting, it is wonderful grown over trellis, walls and fences.
It will grow up to 3 m long in a single season. Flowers open in the morning and close in the afternoon, hence the common name.
Common morning glory is easily grown in average, consistently moist, well-drained soils in full sun. This vine needs a support structure upon which to grow.
Plants grown in containers could be brought inside in fall for overwintering, albeit with some difficulty, but most gardeners simply start new seed indoors each spring.
Approximately 25 seeds in 1g packet.

Genus - Ipomoea
Species - Purpurea
Variety - Grandpa Otts
Common name - Morning Glory
Pre-Treatment - Not-required
Hardiness zones - 2 - 11
Height - 2 - 3 m
Spread - 0,90 - 1,80 m
Plant type - Annual Flower or Vine
Exposure - Full Sun
Growth rate - Fast
Soil PH - Acid, neutral, alkaline
Soil type - Average, consistently moist, well-drained
Water requirements - Average, high
Landscape uses - Provides attractive ornamental cover for fences, decks, trellises or other structures around the home. Containers. Hanging baskets.
Bloom season - June - October
Leaf / Flower color - Green / Royal Blue - purple

GERMINATION INSTRUCTIONS
Sow indoors from March to April in trays of seed compost.
Sow thinly, cover with 5 mm of fine compost. Firm gently and keep moist. Cover with glass, clear plastic or propagator lid.
Keep at +15-+20C. Seedlings appear in 14-21 days.
Remove cover then seedlings appear. Grow on at ~+13C.
Transplant when large enough 5 cm apart in trays. Transplant in to permanent position after the last frost 20 cm apart.
Remove dead flowers to prolong flowering. Keep moist and weed free.