Moonflower White

What Moonflower White is

Moonflower White (Ipomoea noctiflora) is an annual flower of the bindweed family (Convolvulaceae). Ipomoea noctiflora is a beautiful, fast-growing climbing plant.

It grows to a height of up to 2.5 m. The flowers are white with blue, pink and purple stripes and spots.

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: 86%
• Pack size: 1 g
• Seed origin: Poland
• Sowing: April and May; direct
• Flowering: June – November
• Position: sunny spot

When to sow Moonflower White

Moonflower White seeds are sown in April and May. 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 Moonflower White

• 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

Fertile, not too dry soil suits morning glory. Likes sunny or lightly shaded places. Sow seeds in the ground at the end of April-beginning of May, 2-3 pcs. per hole, spaced 50-60 cm apart. The plants flower from mid-July until late autumn. Sowing depth up to 2 cm.

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 Moonflower White be sown?

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

What is the germination rate of the seeds?

The measured germination rate of this batch is 86%. 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.