General Description/History

This large genus contains over 500 species, and several of the climbing species are sold as pot plants. Morning glory plants bear large blue to pink or white rounded funnel-shaped flowers with a fused corolla ie one round ‘petal’. The plant is a climbing vine with glossy green heart-shaped leaves. Morning glory flowers open in the morning, which allows pollination in the wild by hummingbirds, butterflies, bees and other daytime insects and birds. Each flower lasts only one day and dies in the afternoon before sunset. New flowers bloom each day.

What to look for

• Plants with a few open flowers and many buds
• Leaves with a glossy green appearance
• Avoid pots with dried, yellow leaves

Flower Care

1. Remove the plastic sleeve around the pot.
2. Place pots in a well-lit place, ideally in partial (but not full) sun.
3. These plants are climbers and will likely grow beyond the supports in the pot – place pots near a trellis or other structure that the vine can attach to.
4. Check pots daily and water if dry.

Interesting Facts about this Flower

Blue morning glory (I. indica) is a weed in many parts of Australia.

Botanical Name: Ipomoea sp.

Common Names: Morning Glory

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Country of Origin: Tropical Central and South America

Available Colours: Blue, Green, Pink, White

Season: Summer,Autumn,Winter,Spring

Availability: January,February,March,April,May,June,July,August,September,October,November,Decemeber