Japanese Morning Glory 'Candy Pink'

Ipomoeanil

Family
Convolvulaceae (kon-volv-yoo-LAY-see-ee)
Genus
Ipomoea (ip-oh-MEE-a)
Species
nil (nil)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Height
10-12 ft. (3-3.6 m)
Spacing
12-15 in. (30-38 cm)
Hardiness
Not Applicable
Bloom Color
Rose/Mauve
Bloom Time
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early 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
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
Propagation Methods
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Seed Collecting
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored
Regional

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

Dundee, Ohio

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Gardener's Notes:

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Netcong, NJ (Zone 5b) | October 2005 | neutral

The Original "Candy Pink" has flowers that are a very definite Pink,and are not wine colored or red...the throats should be a solid pin...Read More

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Dundee, OH (Zone 5b) | August 2004 | positive

First time growing this and I am delighted with the amount and color of this vine. Seeding heavily now. First introduced in 1955 by Harold Decker.

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