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Ipomoea hirsuta Mini Sky-Blue
1 packet (30 seeds) @ $2.55
Catalog Code: 1710
Ipomoea hirsuta Mini Sky-Blue
Half-hardy Annual Climber
- Flowers: Summer
- Soil: Well drained
- Height: 6 feet
- Germination: Experience Useful
- Aftercare: Easy
- Ideal for: Bedding, Border, Conservatory, Greenhouse
Description
A miniature climber.
Outdoors in a warm sheltered position, or even in the conservatory, the blooms will open in the evenings and stay open until around mid-day.
(Delay sowing until soil has warmed.)
Sowing Instructions
| Sowing time: | Indoors 6-8 weeks before last frost or outdoors in long season areas after last frost. |
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| Sowing depth: | ¼inch (6mm) |
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Sow in trays, pots, etc of good seed sowing mix in a propagator or warm place to maintain an optimum temperature of 70-75F (20-25C).
Sow singly in 3in (7.5cm) pots and delay sowing weather has warmed.
Growing Instructions
Harden off and plant out when all risk of frost has passed 30cm (12in) apart.
Prefers a rich, light, well drained soil in full sun.
Can also be grown in a 20-25cm (8-10in) pot in a conservatory.
Caution
Harmful if eaten.
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