Description

Imagine these large, (4″–5″) rosy-chocolate-colored blossoms fluttering over an arbor or trellis against the sparkling blue sky! These Japanese morning glories are not only known for their rich color, but also for their beautiful, and often variegated, green and white foliage. Charming in any setting. A vigorous vine to 10', blooming midsummer to frost. Caution: most parts of this plant are poisonous if ingested.

Botanical Name: Ipomoea nil
Family: Convolvulaceae
Native: Neotropics
Hardiness: Perennial in USDA zones 10 and warmer; otherwise grown as an annual.
Plant Dimensions: 8'–10' vine
Variety Information: 4″–5″ chocolate-rose or mauve-colored flowers with white edges.
Exposure: Full sun
Bloom Period: Summer to frost
Attributes: Attracts Pollinators, Deer Resistant

When to Sow Outside: RECOMMENDED. 1 to 2 weeks after your average last frost date. Plants started too early outside will end up less vigorous than plants started when warmer.
When to Start Inside: 4 to 6 weeks before transplanting outside. Sow into a biodegradable pot that can be directly planted in the ground to avoid disturbing roots.
Days to Emerge: 5–15 days
Seed Depth: ½”
Seed Spacing: A group of of 3 seeds every 6″ – 12″
Thinning: When 2″ tall thin to 1 every 6″ – 12″

8 seeds.