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Ipomoea purpurea Light Blue Star'
1 packet (35 seeds) @ $2.95
Catalog Code: 4603
Ipomoea purpurea Light Blue Star'
Half-hardy Annual Climber
- Flowers: Summer to Autumn
- Position: Full sun
- Height: 6 feet
- Germination: Experience Useful
- Aftercare: Easy
- Ideal for: Containers, Trellis
Description
A spectacular Morning Glory.
Each light blue bloom is enhanced by an exquisite, deep violet, five pointed star shooting out from its central, white throat.
Flowers all summer.
Beautiful climber; ideal for climbing up trellis and fences or obelisks in containers.
Sowing Instructions
| Sowing time: | March to April. |
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| Sowing depth: | Sow seed on the surface of a free-draining, damp, seed compost and cover with a layer of compost or vermiculite, 6mm (1/8in) dee |
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Soak seeds overnight in tepid water before sowing.
Place in a propagator or seal container in a polythene bag at a temperature of 20-25C (68-77F) until after germination which takes 10-21 days.
Do not exclude light as this helps germination.
Growing Instructions
Transplant seedlings when large enough to handle into trays or 7.5cm (3in) pots.
Gradually acclimatise plants to cooler conditions for a few weeks before planting out after all risk of frost, 30cm (12in) apart.
For pot plants, plant into loam-based soil in 20cm (8in) pots.
Grow on with plenty of light, but shade from direct sun.
Aftercare Instructions
Remove spent flowers regularly.
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