Morning glory
Common Name: Morning glory
Genus: Ipomoea
Species: tricolor
Cultivar: 'Heavenly Blue'
Skill Level: Beginner
Exposure: Full sun
Hardiness: Half Hardy
Soil type: Well-drained/light, Clay/heavy, Acidic, Chalky/alkaline, Moist
Height: 300cm
Time to plant seeds: March to April
Flowering period:
June
to
September
Morning glory is an appropriate name for this beautiful Central American climber. The buds of 'Heavenly Blue', the most popular variety, are long and tightly furled, but as the morning sunshine reaches them, they can be watched steadily unfolding themselves into 8-13cm (3-5in) wide sky-blue trumpets with clear white and yellow throats. Each flower lasts only a day, but others follow in quick succession. Plants need consistent moisture, with plenty of compost added before planting, a mulch afterwards, and regular watering in dry weather.
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