Morning Glory Tricolor Ismay

What Morning Glory Tricolor Ismay is

Morning Glory Tricolor Ismay (Ipomoea tricolor) is an annual flower of the bindweed family (Convolvulaceae). The large, showy flowers of Morning Glory Tricolor Ismay often attract hummingbirds.

This Ipomoea variety has heart-shaped leaves and makes a great climbing vine.

The uses of morning glory are unlimited, as they can climb almost any structure or even evergreen shrubs and trees.

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: 85%
• Seeds per packet: 9–13 pcs (0.4 g)
• Seed origin: Poland
• Sowing: March and April; direct
• Flowering: June – November
• Position: sunny spot

When to sow Morning Glory Tricolor Ismay

Morning Glory Tricolor Ismay 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 Tricolor Ismay

• 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

Growing these vines from seed is easy. Thrives in full sun to partial shade in average to rich, moist, well-drained soils. Because the seeds have a hard coat, nicking the seed coat with the tip of a knife or rubbing the seeds with a piece of sandpaper will improve germination. After you collect the flower seeds, place them in a bowl and soak overnight in warm water. Sow seeds indoors 4-6 weeks before the last spring frost, or outdoors once the danger of frost has passed. Soil depth: 1 cm. Keep the seeds moist until germination.

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 Tricolor Ismay be sown?

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

How many seeds are in the packet?

The packet contains 9–13 seeds, pack size 0.4 g.

What is the germination rate of the seeds?

The measured germination rate of this batch is 85%. 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.