Morning Glory Purple – 20 Seeds

Morning Glory Purple Seeds.

Scientific name: Ipomoea purpurea (Convolvulaceae)
Alternative common names: Gewone purperwinde (Afrikaans); ibhoqo; ijalamu; ubatata wentaba (isiZulu); imotyikatsana (isiXhosa).

Morning Glory is a herbaceous twining annual with hairy stems up to 3m or more. Bright green, sparsely hairy, heart-shaped leaves. Purplish-blue, reddish, magenta or white funnel-shaped flowers, sometimes with contrasting stripes from November to May. This creeper invades woodlands, waste areas, arable land, roadsides, river banks and coastal dunes.

Flowers mainly during November-May, but throughout the year in tropical climates. Fruit/Seeds: Produces small capsules.

Seeds on offer is for the purple color morning glory variety.

Growing Morning Glory Vines

Indoor Sowing: Not Recommended.

Direct Sowing: Spring.

• Since morning glory plants do not like to be transplanted, it is recommended to direct sow the seeds.
• Plant after any threat of frost and once the ground has warmed up.
• Pick a site that gets plenty of sun. They will tolerate some very light shade, but bloom their best in full sun.
• Nick the seeds with a nail file or sandpaper and soak seeds in warm water the night before sowing. The seeds will take up water quickly and germinate faster in the ground.
• Sow the seeds seeds 20 – 25cm apart and only a few cm from a place where your morning glory vines can climb.
• In a container, erect a trellis or grow them near a railing so they can be supported.
• Cover lightly with soil and water thoroughly.
• Keep the soil moist until germination.
• Keep young seedlings well watered.
• Although morning glories grow best on fertile soil, don’t over fertilize your plants or you’ll get mostly leaves, fewer flowers and they will bloom later in the season.