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Ipomoea x imperialis Sunrise Serenade
1 packet (15 seeds) @ $2.95
Catalog Code: 1719
Ipomoea x imperialis Sunrise Serenade
Half Hardy Annual
- Flowers: Summer
- Position: Full sun
- Height: 6 feet
- Ideal for: Containers, Flower Arranging, Trellis
Description
Gorgeously ruffled, magenta-pink blooms contrast well with the clear green, heart-shaped leaves on this rather special climber.
Amaze your gardening friends with this gem, which is perfect for fences, trellis work and obelisks.
Prefers a sunny, sheltered, warm site.
Sowing Instructions
| Sowing time: | March to April. |
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| Sowing depth: | 6mm (1/8 inch) |
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Soak seeds overnight in tepid water before sowing in pots or trays of free draining seed compost.
Place in a propagator or seal container inside a polythene bag and place at 20-25C (68-77F) until after germination which takes 7 to 30 days.
Do not exclude light as this helps germination
Growing Instructions
When large enough to handle transplant into 13cm (5 inch) pots of loam-based soil.
Grow on in cooler, well lit conditions for 10 to 15 days before planting out after all risk of frost, 30cm (12 inches) apart.
For pot plants, plant into loam-based soil in 20cm (8 inch) pots.
Grow on with plenty of light, but shade from direct sun.
Aftercare Instructions
Remove spent flowers regularly
Caution
Harmful if eaten.
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