Flower Specifications
- Season: Annual
- USDA Zones: 3 - 10
- Height: 120 inches
- Bloom Season: Summer through fall
- Bloom Color: Crimson
- Environment: Full sun to partial shade
- Soil Type: Poor quality, pH 6.1 - 7.8
Planting Directions
- Temperature: 70F
- Average Germ Time: 7 - 21 days
- Light Required: No
- Depth: 1/4 inch
- Sowing Rate: 6 - 8 seeds per foot
- Moisture: Keep seed moist until germination
- Plant Spacing: Thin to 12 inches
- Care & Maintenance: See: Morning Glory
Morning Glory (Ipomoea Purpurea Crimson Rambler) - This old-time favorite climber is easily grown from Morning Glory flower seeds. Crimson Rambler features a bloom that's a cherry-red color with a white throat, and it measures 2 - 3 inches across. Hummingbirds find Crimson Rambler irresistible! Morning glory is an annual plant; however, they readily self-sow for even more vines the following year.
Ipomoea Purpurea was once found in every grandmother's garden. However, these beautiful vines have fallen by the wayside, and these heirloom seeds are becoming harder to find. To many, Morning Glory is a weed because it grows too aggressively. It's a shame, because these morning glories are truly glorious and are perfect for covering a fence, archway, rock wall or trellis.
Growing Morning Glory Crimson Rambler from flower seed is easy. Because they have a hard seed coat, nicking the seed coat with a knife tip or rubbing seeds with a piece of sandpaper will improve germination. After nicking the seeds, place them in a bowl and soak overnight in warm water.
Seeds can be planted directly outdoors in any reasonably good garden soil that receives at least six hours of bright light during the day. Sow Ipomoea flower seeds after all danger of frost has passed, 6 - 8 seeds per foot. Thin to 12 inches apart. To get a jumpstart in the spring, seeds can be planted indoors in a container and then transplanted outdoors when they have 2 - 3 leaves.
