Japanese Morning Glory 'Red Speckled'

Ipomoeanil

Family
Convolvulaceae (kon-volv-yoo-LAY-see-ee)
Genus
Ipomoea (ip-oh-MEE-a)
Species
nil (nil)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Good Fall Color
Hardiness
Not Applicable
Danger
Seed is poisonous if ingested
Bloom Color
Fuchsia (red-purple)
Red
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Late Summer/Early Fall
Mid Fall
Other Details
Category
Annuals
Vines and Climbers
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual
Suitable for growing in containers
Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
From herbaceous stem cuttings
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
From seed; direct sow after last frost
From seed; germinate in a damp paper towel
From seed; germinate in vitro in gelatin, agar or other medium
Seed Collecting
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Brooksville, Florida

Claxton, Georgia

Jacksonville, Texas

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Brooksville, FL (Zone 9a) | April 2009 | positive

Although listed as 'red', the color stripes on these flowers seems to vary more towards a dark pink, but may get to red. There are 2 Japa...Read More

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