Annuals | Perennials | Vegetables | Herbs | Home  Ipomoea hirsuta Mini Sky-Blue 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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