MORNING GLORY
Ipomoae tricolor "Flying Saucers"
Germination Instructions:
1.) Nick seed coat using tip of a knife, file or similar
2.) Soak seeds in warm water until swollen approx twice the size
3.) Place on airy,damp soil mix and lightly cover with soil
4.) Use a humidity dome or bag5.) Sprouts in 1 day - 1 week, transplant when large enough to handle
6.) Keep in a warm location, indirect sunlight - easy to moderate
Detailed Plant Description:
This rare strain of I. tricolor is a tender perennial climbing vine that can reach lengths of 12ft-15ft. The 4-9cm trumpet-shaped flowers on this gorgeous Morning Glory are pure white with narrow pinwheel blue stripes. The spiralled leaves on the tricolor glories are large and heart shaped.
Plant Care:
Keep soil moist, misting is recommended as it loves water. It grows well indoors or outdoors if offered plenty of sunlight.
Scientific Classification:
Kingdom: Plantae
Sub Kingdom: Tracheobionta
Division: Magnoliophyta
Class: Magnoliopsida
Subclass: Asteridae
Order: Solanales
Family: Convolvulaceae
Genus: Ipomaea
Species: I. tricolor
Common Names:
flying saucers
