Ipomoea alba
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Ipomoea alba
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Flower
Half-hardy Annual Climber
Flowers:
Summer
Height:
10 feet
Ideal For:
Bedding, Border
Germination:
Experience Useful
Aftercare:
Easy
Description
Fragrant, 10-15cm (4-6in) creamy white blooms open in the evening and close before mid-day. Cut for evening table arrangements. Climbs to 240-300cm (8-10ft).
Sowing Instructions
Sow in trays, pots, etc of good seed compost in a propagator or warm place to maintain an optimum temperature of 70-75F (20-25C). Sowing Depth: ¼in (6mm). Sowing Time: February-May. Soak the 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 seedlings when large enough to handle into 7.5cm (3in) pots. Pot on as required into 13cm (5in) and finally 20cm (8in) pots. Provide a temperature of 13-18'C (55-65F) through the winter.
Caution
Harmful if eaten |
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