Details
An absolutely beautiful annual twining vine which carries vivid-crimson, trumpet-shaped flowers that bloom continuously all season long! Hummingbirds love them. Attractive foliage is a lustrous, emerald green, shaped like palm leaves. Great for decks, arbors, posts, and trellises. Climbs to 10' tall. Bloom season is very long.
Michigan Seeds and Plants grown on our farm, Renegade Acres, in Howell, MI!
Certified Organic by Oregon Tilth.
Additional Info
Botanical Name | Ipomoea sloteri |
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Life Cycle | Annual |
Min. Time to Germinate | 5 Days |
Max. Time to Germinate | 21 Days |
Depth to Sow Seeds | 1/4 in. |
When to Sow | Indoors 4-6 weeks before last spring frost, Outdoors after all danger of spring frost is past |
Growing Height | 8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m) |
Plant Spacing | 6-9 in. (15-22 cm) |
Hardiness | N/A |
Sun Exposure | Full Sun |
Danger | Seed is poisonous if ingested |
Bloom Color | Red |
Bloom Time | Late Summer/Early Fall, Mid-Summer |
Foliage | Herbaceous |
Growth Habit | Vines & Climbers |
Other Details | Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater, This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds |
Soil pH Requirements | 6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic), 6.6 to 7.5 (neutral), 7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline) |
Propagation Methods | From seed; direct sow after last frost, From seed; sow indoors before last frost, Scarify seed before sowing |
Seed Collecting | Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds, Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored |
Seeds Per Pack | 15 |