Half-hardy Annual Climber

• Flowers in : Summer to Autumn
• Germination : Experience Useful
• Aftercare : Easy
• Ideal for : Containers, Trellis
• Height : 6 feet 8 inches

Description

A spectacular Morning Glory. Each light blue bloom is enhanced by an exquisite, deep violet, five pointed star shooting out from its central, white throat. Flowers all summer. Beautiful climber; ideal for climbing up trellis and fences or obelisks in containers.

Sowing Instructions

Sow March to April. Soak seeds overnight in tepid water before sowing. Sow seed on the surface of a free-draining, damp, seed compost and cover with a layer of compost or vermiculite, 6mm (1/8in) deep. Place in a propagator or seal container in a polythene bag at a temperature of 20-25C (68-77F) until after germination which takes 10-21 days. Do not exclude light as this helps germination.

Growing Instructions

Transplant seedlings when large enough to handle into trays or 7.5cm (3in) pots. Gradually acclimatise plants to cooler conditions for a few weeks before planting out after all risk of frost, 30cm (12in) apart. For pot plants, plant into loam-based soil in 20cm (8in) pots. Grow on with plenty of light, but shade from direct sun.

Aftercare

Remove spent flowers regularly.

Caution

Harmful if eaten