Ipomoea Heavenly Blue

Ipomoea purpurea 'Heavenly Blue' is one of the morning glory kinds that is among the most desired after. Its buds are lengthy and tightly furled, but when the morning sunlight hits them, they gradually unfurl themselves into gigantic sky-blue trumpets with clear white and yellow throats. Each blossom only lasts for one day, yet new ones appear in rapid succession after it.

Although though it is technically a perennial plant, Ipomoea purpurea 'Heavenly Blue' is most successfully grown as an annual. It is simple to cultivate and can be planted directly where the flowers are to be produced, preferably in soil that is rich in moisture but has good drainage and is exposed to direct sunlight.

• Seed Quantity: 75 Seeds
• Type: Perennial grown as Annual
• Genus: Ipomoea tricolor
• Sow Seeds: When you plant the seeds, give them a 24-hour soak in water to soften them, and then plant them 2.5mm deep into little pots that are filled with compost that has good drainage. Maintain a temperature of approximately 20℃ and provide water as required.
• Plant Out: When the plants are large enough to handle, carefully thin them out while being cautious not to damage the roots. Let the plants to harden off before putting them outside once all danger of frost has passed.
• Flowers: June-August
• Height & Spread: 3m high x 2m spread

RHS Award of Garden Merit.

This plant/cultivar has been awarded the RHS Award of Garden Merit because it has proved to be reliable in appropriate conditions and a good performing plant.