Cypress Vine Rose

What Cypress Vine Rose is

Cypress Vine Rose (Ipomoea pennata) is an annual flower of the bindweed family (Convolvulaceae). Ipomoea quamoclit is also called the Cypress vine. The Cypress vine is an extremely warmth-loving plant that grows quickly.

The flower resembles a star about 3 cm long. Prefers open, sunny areas and sandy, humus-rich, loose soil.

Not only is the flowering magnificent, but the foliage too. It is feathery and bright green.

Morning glory is the fastest climbing flower — within a few weeks it covers a fence, gazebo or balcony railing with trumpets in blue, purple, pink and white.

Key features

• Measured germination rate of the batch: 80%
• Seeds per packet: 23–32 pcs (0.4 g)
• Seed origin: India
• Sowing: March and April; direct
• Flowering: June – November
• Position: sunny spot

When to sow Cypress Vine Rose

Cypress Vine Rose seeds are sown in March and April. The plants flower in June – November. 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 Cypress Vine Rose

• Sowing method: direct
• Depth: 1–2 cm
• Spacing: 20–30 cm, next to a support
• Germination: 5–10 days at 20–25 °C
• Position: sunny spot

Using small pots, sow the flower seeds on moist seed-starting mix and cover with 0.5 cm of soil. Keep the seeds moist until germination. If spring is cold and prolonged, it is best to grow the Cypress vine from seedlings. In this case the seeds are sown in March in pre-prepared boxes with a general-purpose potting mix. Then prick out the seedlings.

Soak the seeds for 12–24 hours or lightly nick the seed coat. Sow directly into warm soil next to a trellis, fence or string. Do not over-fertilise — rich soil produces leaves instead of flowers.

Flowering and uses

The flowers open in the morning and close in the afternoon; flowers from July until the frosts. The seeds are poisonous — keep away from children and animals.

Frequently asked questions

When should Cypress Vine Rose be sown?

The recommended sowing months are March and April. Sowing method: direct.

How many seeds are in the packet?

The packet contains 23–32 seeds, pack size 0.4 g.

What is the germination rate of the seeds?

The measured germination rate of this batch is 80%. The test was carried out under controlled laboratory conditions; in the field, emergence depends on soil, temperature and moisture.

Why are morning glory seeds soaked before sowing?

The seed coat is hard — soaking for 12–24 hours speeds up germination to a few days.

How tall does morning glory grow?

Depending on the variety — 2–4 m in one season, if it has support.