Morning Glory Purpurea Arlequin

Morning Glory Purpurea Arlequin: variety and characteristics

Morning Glory Purpurea Arlequin (Ipomoea purpurea) is an annual flower of the bindweed family (Convolvulaceae). Ipomoea Purpurea Harlequin 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%
• Seeds per packet: 23–32 pcs (0.8 g)
• Seed origin: Tanzania
• Sowing: April and May; direct
• Flowering: July – October
• Position: sunny spot

When to sow Morning Glory Purpurea Arlequin

Morning Glory Purpurea Arlequin seeds are sown in April and May. The plants flower from July 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 Morning Glory Purpurea Arlequin

• 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 is suitable for Morning Glory Purpurea Arlequin. 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 Morning Glory Purpurea Arlequin be sown?

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

How many seeds are in the packet?

The packet contains 23–32 seeds, pack size 0.8 g.

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.