Ipomoea quamoclit seeds

$6.90

In stock

Description

Ipomoea quamoclit picture thanks to https://www.plant-world-seeds.com

 

Ipomoea quamoclit  is an annual climber  which has bright red star shaped flowers above beautiful fine fern-like leaves. The plant  flowers through summer and right into autumn until the first frosts. It is attractive to beneficial insects , and is a fast and vigorous grower , so can be used for hiding unsightly objects.

Check out our other climbers https://www.owairakaseeds.co.nz/product-category/climbers/

Sowing advice for Ipomoea

Sow in spring .  Sow in cell pots as they don’t like their roots disturbed when transplanting . Cover with soil to 4 cm deep. Keep the soil well-watered but not soggy. Germination  will occur usually in approx. 14  days at 20C .  Support is needed when transplanting as they are a climber.

Additional information

Classification

Annual

Common Name

Cardinal Vine, Cardinal Climber, Cypress Vine, Hummingbird Vine

Family

convolvulaceae

Maximum Height

approx 5 m

Number of seeds in packet

approx 20