Convolvulus Tricolor Blue Ensign

Convolvulus Tricolor Blue Ensign: variety and characteristics

Convolvulus Tricolor Blue Ensign (Convolvulus tricolor) is an annual flower of the bindweed family (Convolvulaceae). Convolvulus is an annual border plant that is grown both in your garden and in containers.

Flowering: June-October.

Height: 30-40cm.

Tricolour bindweed (convolvulus) is a low, border flower with bright funnels — blue, white and yellow in a single bloom. It is not invasive like wild bindweed.

Key features

• Measured germination rate of the batch: 89%
• Seeds per packet: 85–115 pcs (1 g)
• Seed origin: Denmark
• Sowing: May – September; direct
• Flowering: June – October
• Position: sunny spot

When to sow Convolvulus Tricolor Blue Ensign

Convolvulus Tricolor Blue Ensign seeds are sown in May – September. The plants flower from June to October. The months are a guide for a temperate climate — in warmer areas sow 1–2 weeks earlier, in cooler or upland areas, later.

How to sow and grow Convolvulus Tricolor Blue Ensign

• Sowing method: direct
• Depth: 0.5–1 cm
• Spacing: 20–30 cm
• Germination: 5–14 days at 18–20 °C
• Position: sunny spot

Indoor sowing: March-April, outdoors: May-September. Depth: 0.5 cm; soak 2 hours before sowing Germination time: 5-30 days Indoor sowing: Start indoors in pots 6-8 weeks before planting out. Outdoor sowing: Sow directly in spring after the frost has passed.

Soak the seeds for 2 hours. Sow directly after the last frosts; tolerates drought.

Flowering and uses

Suitable for borders, window boxes and hanging baskets.

Frequently asked questions

When should Convolvulus Tricolor Blue Ensign be sown?

The recommended sowing months are May – September. Sowing method: direct.

How many seeds are in the packet?

The packet contains 85–115 seeds, pack size 1 g.

What is the germination rate of the seeds?

The measured germination rate of this batch is 89%. The test was carried out under controlled laboratory conditions; in the field, emergence depends on soil, temperature and moisture.