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Morning Glory Seeds - Pearly Gates
SEASON
Annual
USDA ZONES
3 - 10
HEIGHT
120 inches
BLOOM SEASON
Summer through fall
BLOOM COLOR
White
ENVIRONMENT
Full sun to partial shade
SOIL TYPE
Poor quality, pH 6.1 - 7.8
DEER RESISTANT
No
HOUSE PLANT
No
AAS WINNER
1942
About...
(Ipomoea Tricolor Pearly Gates) - Growing Pearly Gates morning glory seeds is easy. Because the flower seed has a hard seed coat, nicking the 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.
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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 Tricolor Pearly Gates) - The Pearly Gates flowering vine features a profusion of stunning, large, pearl-white flowers. The Pearly Gates vine is a prolific bloomer from early summer until the first frost. It also has elegant heart-shaped leaves that are attractive as well. It is a vigorous climber that thrives in the heat of summer, and it creates a lush, vertical accent in the flower garden. Provide a trellis or pergola, and this climber will climb it! You can even allow it to scramble through shrubs and borders. Morning Glory vine care includes deadheading as needed to prevent seeding and to ensure prolific bloom. If you want white morning glories to self-sow the following spring, then leave some of the dead flowers on the vine in order for it to drop its flower seed. Remove entire plant after first hard frost. 1942 AAS Flower Winner.
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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