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Ipomoea tricolor Candy Pink |
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Ipomoea purpurea Light Blue Star' |
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Dibber |
A miniature climber. Outdoors in a warm sheltered position, or even in the conservatory, the blooms will open in the evenings and stay open until around mid-day. (Delay sowing until soil has warmed.)
| Sowing time: | Indoors 6-8 weeks before last frost or outdoors in long season areas after last frost. |
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| Sowing depth: | žinch (6mm) |
Sow in trays, pots, etc of good seed sowing mix in a propagator or warm place to maintain an optimum temperature of 70-75F (20-25C). Sow singly in 3in (7.5cm) pots and delay sowing weather has warmed.
Harden off and plant out when all risk of frost has passed 30cm (12in) apart. Prefers a rich, light, well drained soil in full sun. Can also be grown in a 20-25cm (8-10in) pot in a conservatory.
Harmful if eaten.