Morning Glory Nil Mixed

Morning Glory Nil Mixed: variety and characteristics

Morning Glory Nil Mixed is an annual flower of the bindweed family (Convolvulaceae). Ipomoea Nil is native to Japan and has flowers several centimetres wide that appear in various shades of blue, pink or purple.

Fast-growing and self-seeding, with intertwining stems up to 5 m long, it can be classed among the climbing plants.

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: 83%
• Seeds per packet: 15–21 pcs (0.9 g)
• Seed origin: Tanzania
• Sowing: April and May; direct
• Flowering: June – November
• Position: sunny spot

When to sow Morning Glory Nil Mixed

Morning Glory Nil Mixed 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 Morning Glory Nil Mixed

• 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

Ipomoea Nil prefers moist but well-drained soil. They love the sun, but not direct sunlight. Plant the tender plants after the danger of frost has passed (end of spring, beginning of summer), soaking the seeds overnight beforehand. Sowing depth: 0.7 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 Morning Glory Nil Mixed be sown?

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

How many seeds are in the packet?

The packet contains 15–21 seeds, pack size 0.9 g.

What is the germination rate of the seeds?

The measured germination rate of this batch is 83%. 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.