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Morning Glory Seeds - Ensign Red
SEASON
Annual
USDA ZONES
3 - 10
HEIGHT
8 inches
BLOOM SEASON
Spring to late summer
BLOOM COLOR
Red
ENVIRONMENT
Full sun to partial shade
SOIL TYPE
Can tolerate poor soil, pH 6.1 - 7.8
DEER RESISTANT
No
HOUSE PLANT
No
About...
(Convolvulus Tricolor Minor Red Ensign) - Dwarf morning glory Red Ensign will establish easily from seeds and grow quickly to create a neat little mound that is nicely suited for the flower bed, pots, planters and baskets. Red Convolvulus plants look very sweet in window boxes and their flowers make a bright display.MORE MORNING GLORY OPTIONS
Planting Directions
TEMPERATURE
70F
AVERAGE GERM TIME
7 - 21 days
LIGHT REQUIRED
No
DEPTH
1/4 inch
SOWING RATE
3 - 4 seeds per mound
MOISTURE
Keep seed moist until germination
PLANT SPACING
24 inches per mound
Dwarf Morning Glory Red Ensign (Convolvulus Tricolor Minor Red Ensign) - This vining plant will establish easily from morning glory seeds and grow quickly to create a neat little mound that is nicely suited for the flower bed, pots, planters and baskets. Red convolvulus plants look very sweet in window boxes and their flowers make a bright display. Convolvulus Red Ensign flowers are tri-colored with red and yellow throats with a white edge.
How to grow morning glories from flower seeds: Because Red Convolvulus seeds have a hard 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 for quicker germination. The following day sow the flower seeds directly outdoors after all danger of frost has passed.
Common Questions
Is morning glory an invasive plant?
Morning glories freely reseed themselves and are rapid growers. Because of these traits it can become invasive.
Do morning glories come back every year?
Morning glories are grown as annuals in most climates.
Where is the best place to plant morning glory?
Plants grow best when planted in a spot with at least eight hours of unfiltered sunlight per day.
Should I fertilize my morning glory plants?
Yes, you should feed your plants with a low nitrogen fertilizer every 4-5 weeks throughout the growing season. If you notice a lack of blooms use a fertilizer that is high in phosphorus.
Do I need to provide a support structure for morning glory?
Yes, having a trellis or other support wherever you start your seeds, so the vines have something to grow up.
Do morning glories attract pollinators?
Yes, they are popular with butterflies and hummingbirds.
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