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This gorgeous heirloom vine produces an abundance of cheerful, rosy red, 3-4" flowers. It was one of the first All-America Selections winners in 1939. Hummingbirds love them!
Michigan Seeds and Plants grown on our farm, Renegade Acres, in Howell, MI!
Certified Organic by Oregon Tilth.
Additional Info
| Botanical Name | Ipomoea nil |
|---|---|
| Life Cycle | Annual |
| Min. Time to Germinate | 5 Days |
| Max. Time to Germinate | 21 Days |
| Depth to Sow Seeds | 1/2 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, Sun to Partial Shade |
| Danger | Seed is poisonous if ingested |
| Bloom Color | Red, Scarlet (Dark Red) |
| Bloom Time | Late Fall/Early Winter, Mid-Summer |
| Foliage | Herbaceous |
| Other Details | Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater, Self-sows freely; deadhead if you do not want volunteer seedlings next season, 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; direct sow outdoors in fall, From seed; sow indoors before last frost |
| Seed Collecting | Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds, Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds, Bag seedheads to capture ripening seed, Collect seedhead/pod when flowers fade; allow to dry, Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored |
| Seeds Per Pack | 50 |
