Morning Glory Nil Scarlet Ohara

What Morning Glory Nil Scarlet Ohara is

Morning Glory Nil Scarlet Ohara (Ipomoea nil) is an annual flower of the bindweed family (Convolvulaceae). Ipomoea Nil Scarlet O'393Hara is a beautiful climbing plant that can reach a length of #m.

This variety impresses with large (7-10 cm) violet-red flowers. Flowers from the end of June until the first frost.

Morning glory is considered a warmth- and light-loving plant that does well in limy soil and prefers sunny places at a slight elevation. It does not react well to draughts, frosts and prolonged rain.

Used for vertical greening of walls, balconies, pergolas and buildings in the garden.

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: 81%
• Seeds per packet: 17–23 pcs (1 g)
• Seed origin: South Africa
• Sowing: April and May; direct
• Flowering: June – November
• Position: sunny spot

When to sow Morning Glory Nil Scarlet Ohara

Morning Glory Nil Scarlet Ohara 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 Scarlet Ohara

• 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

Before planting, nick hard-coated seeds with a file or soak them overnight in warm water. Sow the seeds indoors 4-6 weeks before the last spring frost, or outdoors once the danger of frost has passed. No pruning is required. Sowing depth: Place 4-5 seeds per hole and cover with 1-2 cm of loose soil. Important! Morning glory is poisonous. It may be grown for ornamental purposes only in open areas.

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 Scarlet Ohara be sown?

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

How many seeds are in the packet?

The packet contains 17–23 seeds, pack size 1 g.

What is the germination rate of the seeds?

The measured germination rate of this batch is 81%. 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.