Morning Glory Ipomoea Heavenly Blue
Morning Glory Ipomoea Heavenly Blue. Attractive and vigorous annual climber with lush foliage and large, 4-6-inch trumpet-shaped flowers in a sky-blue colour with creamy white throats which blanket the vigorous 6-12-foot climbing vines beginning in midsummer. Flowers open early in the morning for a spectacular show. Great for trellis and fence. Grows best in full sun. Very easy to grow in a wide range of soils and suitable for large pots!
Cultivation Advice Morning Glory Ipomoea Heavenly Blue
- Soak seeds overnight in warm water for 24 hours before planting in early to mid spring under cover with warmth.
- Cover seed with1/4 to 3/4 inch fine soil.
- Keep soil moderately moist during germination.
- These can be planted directly outside after the soil has warmed in late spring.
- Thin to 6 to 8 inches when seedlings are 4 inches tall and acclimatise steadily outdoors after all danger of frost has passed.
- These will require support to ramble.
- Do not over-water or fertilize.
- Plant in full sun in well drained somewhat poor soil.
- This is a cultivated variety that does not spread or become invasive like its wild cousin and will die with the first frost.
