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Morning Glory Grandapa Ott Flowers

Morning Glory Grandapa Ott Flowers

Morning Glory Grandapa Ott Vine

Ipomoea Purpurea Grandpa Ott Vine

Morning Glory Grandapa Ott On Post

Morning Glory Grandapa Ott On Roof

Morning Glory Grandapa Ott Flowering Vines

Morning Glory Grandapa Ott Plants

Morning Glory Seeds - Grandpa Ott

250 Seeds

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4.99

500 Seeds

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8.99

SEASON

Annual

USDA ZONES

3 - 10

HEIGHT

120 inches

BLOOM SEASON

Summer through fall

BLOOM COLOR

Deep purple

ENVIRONMENT

Full sun to partial shade

SOIL TYPE

Poor quality, pH 6.1 - 7.8

DEER RESISTANT

No

HOUSE PLANT

No

SEASON

Annual

USDA ZONES

3 - 10

HEIGHT

96 - 120 inches (vining)

BLOOM SEASON

Summer through fall

BLOOM COLOR

Blue

ENVIRONMENT

Full sun to partial shade

SOIL TYPE

Poor quality, pH 6.1 - 7.8

DEER RESISTANT

No

HOUSE PLANT

No

SEASON

Annual

USDA ZONES

3 - 10

HEIGHT

108 inches

BLOOM SEASON

Summer

BLOOM COLOR

Red

ENVIRONMENT

Full sun to partial shade

SOIL TYPE

Not picky about soil type, pH 6.1 - 7.8

DEER RESISTANT

No

HOUSE PLANT

No

SEASON

Annual

USDA ZONES

3 - 10

HEIGHT

72 - 120 inches

BLOOM SEASON

Late spring to early fall

BLOOM COLOR

Cerise, Purple

ENVIRONMENT

Full sun to partial shade

SOIL TYPE

Not picky about soil type, pH 6.1 - 7.8

DEER RESISTANT

No

HOUSE PLANT

No

SEASON

Annual

USDA ZONES

3 - 10

HEIGHT

48 - 72 inches

BLOOM SEASON

Early Summer to late Fall

BLOOM COLOR

Pink, Rose

ENVIRONMENT

Full sun

SOIL TYPE

Not picky about soil type, pH 6.1 - 7.8

DEER RESISTANT

No

HOUSE PLANT

No

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

SEASON

Annual

USDA ZONES

3 - 10

HEIGHT

8 inches

BLOOM SEASON

Spring to late summer

BLOOM COLOR

White

ENVIRONMENT

Full sun to partial shade

SOIL TYPE

Can tolerate poor soil, pH 6.1 - 7.8

DEER RESISTANT

No

HOUSE PLANT

No

SEASON

Annual

USDA ZONES

3 - 10

HEIGHT

8 inches

BLOOM SEASON

Spring to late summer

BLOOM COLOR

Rose

ENVIRONMENT

Full sun to partial shade

SOIL TYPE

Can tolerate poor soil, pH 6.1 - 7.8

DEER RESISTANT

No

HOUSE PLANT

No

About...

(Ipomoea Purpurea Grandpa Ott) - This old-fashioned favorite annual can easily be grown from seeds. Grandpa Ott is one of the original Bavarian varieties. It was nearly extinct but has made a comeback in recent years, and is a hardy and reliable climber that puts on a glorious show!

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ABOUT

FAQ's

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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

Morning Glory (Ipomoea Purpurea Grandpa Ott) - This old fashioned annual can easily be grown from seeds. Grandpa Ott is one of the original Bavarian varieties of morning glory vines. It was nearly extinct but has made a comeback in recent years, and is a hardy and reliable climber that puts on a glorious show! Grandpa Ott is absolutely stunning with large rich, royal purple velvety trumpet-shaped blooms that have a "star" with a pink throat. The flower seeds can be started directly outside in the spring.

Common Questions

Q

Is morning glory an invasive plant?

A

Morning glories freely reseed themselves and are rapid growers. Because of these traits it can become invasive.

Q

Do morning glories come back every year?

A

Morning glories are grown as annuals in most climates.

Q

Where is the best place to plant morning glory?

A

Plants grow best when planted in a spot with at least eight hours of unfiltered sunlight per day.

Q

Should I fertilize my morning glory plants?

A

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.

Q

Do I need to provide a support structure for morning glory?

A

Yes, having a trellis or other support wherever you start your seeds, so the vines have something to grow up.

Q

Do morning glories attract pollinators?

A

Yes, they are popular with butterflies and hummingbirds.

ABOUT

FAQ's

VIDEOS

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

Morning Glory (Ipomoea Tricolor Heavenly Blue) - This popular variety can easily be grown from seeds. When people think of this flowering vine, they often think of Heavenly Blue with its intense sky blue blooms with white throats. The blooms are heavy from summer until frost, and it drops its own flower seeds to produce a display for next year's season. Typically, the flowers will open in the morning and then close again in afternoon. Heavenly Blue vine is perfect for covering unsightly buildings, tumbling over fences, or decorating any vertical garden structure from the mailbox to the lamppost.

Common Questions

Q

Is morning glory an invasive plant?

A

Morning glories freely reseed themselves and are rapid growers. Because of these traits it can become invasive.

Q

Do morning glories come back every year?

A

Morning glories are grown as annuals in most climates.

Q

Where is the best place to plant morning glory?

A

Plants grow best when planted in a spot with at least eight hours of unfiltered sunlight per day.

Q

Should I fertilize my morning glory plants?

A

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.

Q

Do I need to provide a support structure for morning glory?

A

Yes, having a trellis or other support wherever you start your seeds, so the vines have something to grow up.

Q

Do morning glories attract pollinators?

A

Yes, they are popular with butterflies and hummingbirds.

ABOUT

FAQ's

VIDEOS

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

Morning Glory (Ipomoea Nil Rosita) - The Rosita vine is absolutely stunning. This Japanese Morning Glory features large 5 inch blooms that are a color combination of a red flower with white star and white edge. Rosita is one of the most popular morning glories to grow, and it is carefree, free-blooming, and produces masses of brilliant flowers all summer and into the fall.

How to Grow morning glories from Seeds: It's suggested to soak to flower seeds over night in a bowl of tepid water. Sow the seeds the following day directly outdoors in any reasonably good garden soil that receives at least six hours of bright light during the day. Sow the flower seeds after all danger of frost has passed, 6 - 8 seeds per foot. Thin to 12 inches apart. To get a jump start in the spring, seeds can be planted indoors in a container. Transplant the seedlings outdoors when they have 2 - 3 leaves.

Common Questions

Q

Is morning glory an invasive plant?

A

Morning glories freely reseed themselves and are rapid growers. Because of these traits it can become invasive.

Q

Do morning glories come back every year?

A

Morning glories are grown as annuals in most climates.

Q

Where is the best place to plant morning glory?

A

Plants grow best when planted in a spot with at least eight hours of unfiltered sunlight per day.

Q

Should I fertilize my morning glory plants?

A

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.

Q

Do I need to provide a support structure for morning glory?

A

Yes, having a trellis or other support wherever you start your seeds, so the vines have something to grow up.

Q

Do morning glories attract pollinators?

A

Yes, they are popular with butterflies and hummingbirds.

ABOUT

FAQ's

VIDEOS

Planting Directions

TEMPERATURE

70F

AVERAGE GERM TIME

7 - 21 days

LIGHT REQUIRED

No

DEPTH

1/4 inch

SOWING RATE

2 - 3 seeds per plant

MOISTURE

Keep seeds moist until germination

PLANT SPACING

12 inches

Morning Glory (Ipomoea Nil Sunrise Serenade) - This unique morning glory features lovely ruffled double cerise 3 inch flowers that make a bold impact. Multitudes of these beautiful blooms cover the strong vining habit. Can be grown for trellises, containers and hanging baskets.

The vines of this recently rediscovered heirloom double morning glory grow to a mature length of 6 to 10 feet long, displaying hundreds of heart shaped leaves. The Sunrise Serenade Morning Glory, truly is one of the most stunning varieties that we have to offer and worthy of any flower garden.

Common Questions

Q

Is morning glory an invasive plant?

A

Morning glories freely reseed themselves and are rapid growers. Because of these traits it can become invasive.

Q

Do morning glories come back every year?

A

Morning glories are grown as annuals in most climates.

Q

Where is the best place to plant morning glory?

A

Plants grow best when planted in a spot with at least eight hours of unfiltered sunlight per day.

Q

Should I fertilize my morning glory plants?

A

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.

Q

Do I need to provide a support structure for morning glory?

A

Yes, having a trellis or other support wherever you start your seeds, so the vines have something to grow up.

Q

Do morning glories attract pollinators?

A

Yes, they are popular with butterflies and hummingbirds.

ABOUT

FAQ's

VIDEOS

Planting Directions

TEMPERATURE

70F

AVERAGE GERM TIME

7 - 21 days

LIGHT REQUIRED

No

DEPTH

1/4 inch

SOWING RATE

2 - 3 seeds per plant

MOISTURE

Keep seeds moist until germination

PLANT SPACING

12 inches

Morning Glory (Ipomoea Nil Split Second Double) - Gone is the old and trumpet form of regular morning glories! This new Split Second Double has shell-pink to almost coral, fully double 2 inch flowers which have individual petals with notched and frilled margins. These new morning glories are similar to a peony or parrot-tulip, yet on vigorous vines that easily climb 4 to 6 feet providing new blooms every morning.

These beautiful flowers bloom heavily from early summer until frost, thriving in blazing sun and any well-drained soil The blooms are huge, very full, and delightfully twisted, with no two just alike. There have been other double-flowered morning glories, but until now the flowers haven't looked petal-packed and full. If you're looking for a vine with a beautiful difference, Split Second Morning Glory is the one you must try.

Split Second Morning Glory bloom longer than its names suggests; however, it is an early-in-the-day bloomer, usually up and open before we are, and then closed by mid-afternoon. Be sure to plant it somewhere you can enjoy it on your way to the car in the morning, so it can be one of the first flowers you see each day.

Common Questions

Q

Is morning glory an invasive plant?

A

Morning glories freely reseed themselves and are rapid growers. Because of these traits it can become invasive.

Q

Do morning glories come back every year?

A

Morning glories are grown as annuals in most climates.

Q

Where is the best place to plant morning glory?

A

Plants grow best when planted in a spot with at least eight hours of unfiltered sunlight per day.

Q

Should I fertilize my morning glory plants?

A

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.

Q

Do I need to provide a support structure for morning glory?

A

Yes, having a trellis or other support wherever you start your seeds, so the vines have something to grow up.

Q

Do morning glories attract pollinators?

A

Yes, they are popular with butterflies and hummingbirds.

ABOUT

FAQ's

VIDEOS

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

Q

Is morning glory an invasive plant?

A

Morning glories freely reseed themselves and are rapid growers. Because of these traits it can become invasive.

Q

Do morning glories come back every year?

A

Morning glories are grown as annuals in most climates.

Q

Where is the best place to plant morning glory?

A

Plants grow best when planted in a spot with at least eight hours of unfiltered sunlight per day.

Q

Should I fertilize my morning glory plants?

A

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.

Q

Do I need to provide a support structure for morning glory?

A

Yes, having a trellis or other support wherever you start your seeds, so the vines have something to grow up.

Q

Do morning glories attract pollinators?

A

Yes, they are popular with butterflies and hummingbirds.

ABOUT

FAQ's

VIDEOS

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 White Ensign (Convolvulus Tricolor Minor White Ensign) - Grow this white flowering and mounding variety from seeds for colorful, hardy, compact bedding plants. Start the flower seeds over a larger area and create a lovely white Convolvulus ground cover. This vining plant is also perfect for containers or window boxes and will spill gracefully over the edges. It features 2 inch trumpet-shaped blooms that are white with a yellow throat. Growing morning glories is so rewarding, and they are prolific bloomers that will bloom all summer until frost.

Common Questions

Q

Is morning glory an invasive plant?

A

Morning glories freely reseed themselves and are rapid growers. Because of these traits it can become invasive.

Q

Do morning glories come back every year?

A

Morning glories are grown as annuals in most climates.

Q

Where is the best place to plant morning glory?

A

Plants grow best when planted in a spot with at least eight hours of unfiltered sunlight per day.

Q

Should I fertilize my morning glory plants?

A

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.

Q

Do I need to provide a support structure for morning glory?

A

Yes, having a trellis or other support wherever you start your seeds, so the vines have something to grow up.

Q

Do morning glories attract pollinators?

A

Yes, they are popular with butterflies and hummingbirds.

ABOUT

FAQ's

VIDEOS

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 Rose Ensign (Convolvulus Tricolor Minor Rose Ensign) - Grow Dwarf Morning Glories easily and quickly from flower seeds. Convolvulus tricolor has a mounding habit, and is well-suited as a flower bed plant where the 2 inch trumpet-shaped flowers will happily shine. Dwarf morning glory uses also include containers, baskets and window boxes. Rose Ensign features blooms that are tri-colored with rose and a yellow throat surrounded by a white edge. Plant seeds after soaking the seeds overnight. Seeding can be indoors or directly outdoors once frosts are over.

Common Questions

Q

Is morning glory an invasive plant?

A

Morning glories freely reseed themselves and are rapid growers. Because of these traits it can become invasive.

Q

Do morning glories come back every year?

A

Morning glories are grown as annuals in most climates.

Q

Where is the best place to plant morning glory?

A

Plants grow best when planted in a spot with at least eight hours of unfiltered sunlight per day.

Q

Should I fertilize my morning glory plants?

A

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.

Q

Do I need to provide a support structure for morning glory?

A

Yes, having a trellis or other support wherever you start your seeds, so the vines have something to grow up.

Q

Do morning glories attract pollinators?

A

Yes, they are popular with butterflies and hummingbirds.

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