Description

Botanical Interests’ “Something Old, Something New” Morning Glory Seeds offer a vibrant mix of timeless favorites and exciting new varieties. This blend features classic varieties like the sky-blue ‘Heavenly Blue’ and the white ‘Pearly Gates,’ along with striking newer selections such as ‘Flying Saucer’ with its blue-striped blooms and the elegant ‘Shiva.’ The deep purple ‘Knowlian’s Black’ and charming ‘Grandpa Ott’s’ with ruby-starred flowers complete the collection. This vigorous vine grows from 8' to 15', blooming from summer until frost. Caution: Most parts of this plant are poisonous if ingested.

180 seeds.

Variety Info:

Botanical Name: Ipomoea purpurea and tricolor
Family: Convolvulaceae
Native: Neotropics
Hardiness: Perennial in USDA zones 10 and warmer; otherwise grown as an annual.
Plant Dimensions: 8'–15' vines
Exposure: Full sun
Bloom Period: Summer to frost
Attributes: Attracts Pollinators, Deer Resistant

Sowing Info:

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 4 seeds every 6″ – 12″
Thinning: When 2″ tall thin to 1 every 6″ – 12″