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Morning Glory 'Morning Call Chocolate'
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Morning Glory 'Morning Call Chocolate'

Ipomoea nil
These large flowers open every morning in the warmth of midsummer to the cold days of fall. The flower's pearly cocoa-colored sheen is a joyful sight as they unfold, and the deep-throated blossoms are magnets for early rising hummingbirds. Well suited to container culture, provide a trellis to showcase this subtle beauty. Cannot ship to AZ.
SKU #S864
Caution: Poisonous. The purchaser assumes all liability related to the use of this product.
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Details
Approximate Seeds Per Packet
30
Lifecycle
Annual
Annual Hardiness
Tender Annual
Mature Size
3-3.5' h x 1' w
Sun
Full sun
Soil
Regular to rich, moist, well-drained
Season
Summer to fall
Color
Cocoa colored
Features
Great for containers
Attracts Butterflies
Attracts Bees
Attracts Hummingbirds
SOWING INSTRUCTIONS
Depth:
1/4-1/2". Tip: Nick or file the seed coat prior to soaking seeds in warm water for 24 hours prior to sowing.
Sprout Time:
5-14 days
Seed To Bloom:
12-14 weeks
Starting Indoors:
Sow in pots about 4 weeks before last frost. Keep at 65-80°F. Cover with humidity dome to retain moisture until germination occurs.
Starting Outdoors:
Direct sow about two weeks after last frost.
WHEN TO SET OUTSIDE
After last frost, when soil has warmed.
PLACEMENT & CULTIVATION
Native to tropical regions, Ipomoea nil morning glories need a sheltered spot in warmth to grow well and flower. In longer season areas start indoors in individual pots, for their roots dislike disturbance, and set out into warm soil. Blooming starts later in mid-summer and continues until fall frost. An unusual cut flower, as long stems can be cut and placed in water. Under the dimmer light indoors, the flowers will stay open all day, then fade to be replaced with another bloom the next day. Caution: seeds contain some toxic alkaloids.
Final Spacing:
1'
Water Requirements:
Medium Water Use
Watering Details:
About 1" per week, more during especially dry, hot spells.
Soil pH:
Slightly acidic to slightly alkaline.
Fertilizer:
Mix in 2" of compost prior to planting and apply a flower fertilizer at bud set for more abundant blooming. Avoid nitrogen fertilizers that favor foliage growth over flower development.
Diseases & Pests:
No major problems.