Morning Glory : Hazelwood Blues

Half-hardy Annual Climber

• Flowers in : Summer
• Germination : Experience Useful
• Aftercare : Easy
• Ideal for : Containers, Trellis
• Height : 6 feet - 8 feet

Description

The stunning colour mixture of Ipomoea Hazelwood Blues brings together some of the most attractive shades of blue available in Morning Glories. This is a truly vigorous annual climber, ideal for covering fences, trellis or an ornamental garden arch.

Ipomoea Hazelwood Blues will also look spectacular planted in a large container and then trained up and through an obelisk to create a wonderful patio feature.

Sowing Instructions

Sow March to April. Soak seeds overnight in tepid water before sowing. Sow seeds 6mm (1/8in) deep in pots or trays of soil-based potting mix and cover seeds with a layer of compost or vermiculite. Place in a propagator or seal container in a polythene bag and put in a warm place, and keep at a temperature between 20-25C (68-77F). After sowing, do not exclude light as this helps germination. Keep the surface of the compost moist but not waterlogged; germination will usually take 7-30 days. When large enough to handle, transplant seedlings into 7.5cm (3in) pots or trays of soil-based potting mix.

Growing Instructions

Gradually acclimatise plants to cooler conditions for a few weeks before planting out after r all risk of frost, 30cm (12in) apart. For best results, provide a light, well-drained soil in full sun.