Tall Morning Glory 'Pink Shibouri'

Ipomoeapurpurea

Family
Convolvulaceae (kon-volv-yoo-LAY-see-ee)
Genus
Ipomoea (ip-oh-MEE-a)
Species
purpurea (pur-PUR-ee-uh)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade
Foliage
Succulent
Height
12-15 ft. (3.6-4.7 m)
Spacing
12-15 in. (30-38 cm)
Hardiness
Not Applicable
Bloom Color
Pink
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Blooms repeatedly
Other Details
Category
Vines and Climbers
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size
Other details
May be a noxious weed or invasive
Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
From seed; direct sow after last frost
From seed; germinate in a damp paper towel
Seed Collecting
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Regional

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

Reepham,

Carmichael, California

Zephyrhills, Florida

Barbourville, Kentucky

Baker, Louisiana

Halifax, Massachusetts

Dundee, Ohio

Westmoreland, Tennessee

Brazoria, Texas

Jacksonville, Texas

Round Rock, Texas

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Gardener's Notes:

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

The reflexed seedpod and shape of the sepals clearly show this to be an Ipomoea purpurea and the corolla pattern is is the flaked strain ...Read More

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Jones Creek, TX (Zone 9a) | February 2005 | positive

Dainty Morning Glory, smaller than I expected but still a nice specimen. The vine was grown in total shade and didn't produce as much as ...Read More

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