Morning Glory Ipomoea Black Knight

Description

Morning Glory Ipomoea Black Knight

Morning Glory Ipomoea Black Knight. A stunning Morning Glory variety delivering masses of dark purple almost black flowers with a cerise throat and ivory eye.  Flowers from Jul through to Oct on plants that can reach 3m.  Flowers open early in the morning for a spectacular show.  Great for trellis and fence.  Grows best in full sun.  Very easy to grow in a wide range of soils and suitable for large pots.

Cultivation Advice

• Days To Germination:  5-14
• Planting Depth:  1/4 – 3/4 inch
• Spacing, Plant: 6-8 inches
• Light:  Full Sun
• Soak seeds overnight in warm water for 24 hours before planting in early to mid spring under cover with warmth.
• Cover seed with1/4 to 3/4 inch fine soil. Keep soil moderately moist during germination.
• These can be planted directly outside after the soil has warmed in late spring.
• Thin to 6 to 8 inches when seedlings are 4 inches tall and acclimatise steadily outdoors after all danger of frost has passed.
• These will require support to ramble.
• Do not over-water or fertilize. Plant in full sun in well drained somewhat poor soil.
• This is a cultivated variety that does not spread or become invasive like its wild cousin and will die with the first frost.