Morning Glory Purpurea Celestial Mixed

What Morning Glory Purpurea Celestial Mixed is

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

Thrives in well-drained, fertile soil rich in organic matter.

Grows well in a pH range of 5.5 to 7, at temperatures of 20 to 35 degrees C.

This particular variety can reach 2 m in height.

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: 90%
• Seeds per packet: 34–46 pcs (1 g)
• Seed origin: Poland
• Sowing: March and April; direct
• Flowering: June – November
• Position: sunny spot

When to sow Morning Glory Purpurea Celestial Mixed

Morning Glory Purpurea Celestial Mixed 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 Celestial 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

Sow seeds in the beds and cover with a thin layer of soil. Keep a distance of 15 cm between plants. Water immediately; the soil should always be moist. Flowering begins 7-8 weeks after sowing. The plant is poisonous if swallowed.

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 Celestial Mixed be sown?

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

How many seeds are in the packet?

The packet contains 34–46 seeds, pack size 1 g.

What is the germination rate of the seeds?

The measured germination rate of this batch is 90%. 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.