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Ipomoea purpurea Scarlet O'Hara
1 packet (35 seeds) @ $2.95
Catalog Code: 6360
Ipomoea purpurea Scarlet O'Hara
Half-hardy Annual Climber
- Flowers: Summer
- Soil: Well drained
- Zones: 10, 11
- Height: 6 feet
- Germination: Experience Useful
- Aftercare: Easy
- Ideal for: Baskets, Border, Containers, Ground Cover, Patio, Tubs
Description
An amazing and striking separate colour.
Stunning scarlet blooms with a pure white throat.
Sowing Instructions
| Sowing time: | February to May. |
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| Sowing depth: | 6mm (¼in) |
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Sow in trays, pots, etc of good seed compost in a propagator or warm place to maintain an optimum temperature of 20-30°C (70-85F).
Soak seeds in hand hot water for 2 hours, if the seeds are large they can first be lightly filed at one point on the seed before soaking.
Growing Instructions
Transplant the seedlings when large enough to handle into 7.5cm (3in) pots.
Harden off and plant out when all risk of frost has passed.
Aftercare Instructions
Protect in severe weather with a covering of leaf mould, etc.
Prefers a well drained soil.
Can also be grown in a 25-30cm (10-12in) pot in a cool greenhouse or conservatory.
Caution
Harmful if eaten.
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