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Ipomoea purpurea Star Of Yelta
1 packet (25 seeds) @ $2.95
Catalog Code: 1795
Ipomoea purpurea Star Of Yelta
Hardy Annual Climber
- Flowers: Summer
- Soil: Well drained
- Height: 6 feet
- Germination: Easy
- Aftercare: Easy
- Ideal for: Baskets, Bedding, Border, Containers
Description
A stunning and very striking garden plant which can be used as a climber or ground cover subject.
The large flower buds open to royal a deep purple, silk-like, 7cm (3in) bloom with rich red vein markings, forming a star from the very center to the petal tips.
You can also grow it in a container where it will cascade over the side, and if supported, will climb to form a dome.
Flowers summer.
Climber to approx. 3 ft. (1 meter)
Sowing Instructions
| Sowing time: | Indoors 5-6 weeks before last frost, in peat pots or outdoors in long summer areas once soil has warmed and night temperatures a |
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| Sowing depth: | 3mm (1/8in) |
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Sow at 21-27C (70-80F) in a good seed sowing mix.
Soaking the seed for 2 hours in warm water before sowing is helpful.
Keep sowing mix damp but not wet, sealing in a plastic bag after sowing is helpful.
Germination usually takes 5-14 days.
Growing Instructions
When seedlings are large enough to handle, transplant into 7.5cm (3in) pots and grow on in cooler conditions.
Gradually acclimatize to outdoor conditions for 10-15 days before planting out after all risk of frost 30-45cm (12-18in) apart in a sunny spot on light well drained soil.
Train up canes or trellis or grow as ground cover.
For containers, after planting place the container in a sheltered spot for a few days to help the plants become established before moving to their permanent positions.
Caution
Seeds are very poisonous.
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