Morning Glory (Ipomoea Purpurea Shiva) - Many people consider morning glories to be one of the best flowers to adorn fences, trellis, arches, and walls. The vine climbing Ipomoea Shiva easily establishes from flower seed and has gorgeous white trumpet-shaped flowers with a rose star. The Shiva flower typically opens in the morning time, and the delicate flower fades with the advancing sunlight. Growing morning glories from seed is very rewarding. Because the seeds have a hard coat, nicking the seed coat with a knife tip or rubbing the seeds with a piece of sandpaper will improve germination. After nicking the flower seeds, place them in a bowl and soak overnight in warm water and sow the following day.

SOWING:

Sow: April - May

Season: Annual

Height: 120 inches (300 cm)

Bloom Season: July - September

Bloom Color: White 

Environment: Full sun

Soil Type: Poor quality, pH 6.1 - 7.8

Temperature: 21C (70F)

Average Germ Time: 7 - 21 days

Light Required: No

Depth: 1/4 inch (0.6 cm)

Sowing Rate: 10 inches (25 cm)

Moisture: Keep seed moist until germination

Plant Spacing: 10 inches (25 cm)