Ipomoea, Morning Glory, Glacier Star ~ 65 seeds
- Sun Preference
- Full-Sun
- Bloom Time
- Summer, Fall
Description
Ipomoea tricolor
Annual Vine
Summer/Fall bloom
Frost tender
A butterfly favorite!
Free-flowering Glacier Star is a reselected, antique cultivar whose dazzling blossoms are translucent baby blue overlaid with dark cerulean blue starred throats. This enchanting blue bicolor opens new flared 4-inch trumpet flowers each morning starting from midsummer. Glacier Star’s strong and sturdy vines of heart-shaped leaves twine effortlessly to cloak a gate, fence or trellis where they unfurl their skirts of beautiful blooms, creating a tranquil and old-fashioned ambiance.
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Details
Plant In: April - June
Sun/Shade: Full sun
Planting Depth: 1/2 inch
Space Seeds: 2 - 3 inches
Days to Germinate: 7 - 10 days
Mature Height: 8 - 10 feet
TO START OUTDOORS
In late spring, once weather is warm and settled and nights stay above 50°, sow seeds in a sunny spot in ordinary garden soil 2 to 3 inches apart and 1⁄2 inch deep. Firm soil over seeds.
TO START EARLY INDOORS
Sow indoors 4 or 5 weeks before last expected frost in individual 4-inch pots of seed starting mix. Cover 1/2 inch deep and keep warm and moist. Provide a strong light source until seedlings are ready to plant outdoors. Transplant very carefully once nights stay above 50° and before seedling roots get crowded. Thin or transplant seedlings to 6 to 8 inches apart so vines have room to grow; avoid disturbing roots as much as possible if transplanting.
GROWING NOTES
Erect well-anchored supports at least 8 feet tall at planting time; strong netting or a sturdy trellis serve well to hold these vigorous climbers. Flowers begin in midsummer, once days begin to shorten. Morning glories will bloom hard until the sun is strong each day; longer on cloudy days. Combine with climbing Moonlight nasturtiums or Purple Hyacinth beans for a striking show of iridescent beauty.
More Information
| Brand | Renee's Garden |
|---|---|
| Seed Packet Type | Flowers |
| Common Family Name | Morning Glory |
| Sun Preference | Full-Sun |
| Deer Resistant | No |
| Bloom Time | Summer, Fall |
| Plant Life Cycle | Annual |
| Mature Height (Range) | 73" + |
| Spacing in Row | 2-3", thin/transplant 6-8" |
| Planting Depth | 1/2" |
| Days to Germination | 7-10 days |