Morning Glory Milky Way – 20 Seeds

Morning Glory ‘Milky Way’ (Ipomoea nil ‘Milky Way’ ) produces pure white flowers with a purple star.

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 milky way color morning glory variety, as shown in the pictures.

Growing Morning Glory Milky Way

Indoor Sowing: Late Winter and Early Spring.

Direct Sowing: Spring.

• Morning glories are easily grown from seed and can be started indoors four to six weeks before the last spring frost.
• If sown directly into the garden, 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.
• Because of their rapid growth, choose a location that will allow for its mature size.
• File the Morning Glory Heavenly Blue seeds coat to break the outer shell and soak for 24 hours prior to planting to help with germination.
• Cover lightly with one-quarter to one-half inch of soil and water thoroughly.
• When transplanting, be careful of the roots, as they don’t like being disturbed.
• Water deeply for several days after transplanting to help the roots get established in their new home.