Morning Glory Purpurea Caprice

What Morning Glory Purpurea Caprice is

Morning Glory Purpurea Caprice (Ipomoea purpurea) is an annual flower of the bindweed family (Convolvulaceae). Morning Glory Purpurea Caprice grows best in sun, and tolerates partial shade too.

Thrives best in evenly moist but well-drained soil.

This particular variety grows quickly and can reach 3 m in height, producing masses of trumpet-shaped flowers about 5 cm wide, sky blue with violet stars.

The flowers of this Ipomoea variety are loved by bees, butterflies and hummingbirds.

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: 93%
• Seeds per packet: 20–28 pcs (0.6 g)
• Seed origin: Poland
• Sowing: March and April; direct
• Flowering: June – November
• Position: sunny spot

When to sow Morning Glory Purpurea Caprice

Morning Glory Purpurea Caprice 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 Morning Glory Purpurea Caprice

• 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

The seeds of Morning Glory Purpurea Caprice can be sown indoors 4-6 weeks before the last frost. Outdoors in spring after the last frost. Sow the seeds 0.5 cm deep. It flowers throughout the summer and autumn.

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 Caprice be sown?

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

How many seeds are in the packet?

The packet contains 20–28 seeds, pack size 0.6 g.

What is the germination rate of the seeds?

The measured germination rate of this batch is 93%. 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.