Japanese Morning Glory 'Hama No Kagayaki'

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
Light Shade
Foliage
Good Fall Color
Height
12-15 ft. (3.6-4.7 m)
Spacing
3-6 in. (7-15 cm)
Hardiness
Not Applicable
Danger
Seed is poisonous if ingested
Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
All parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Bloom Color
Scarlet (dark red)
Bloom Time
Blooms repeatedly
Other Details
Category
Annuals
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
From seed; germinate in vitro in gelatin, agar or other medium
Seed Collecting
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored
Regional

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

Elk Grove, California

Brooksville, Florida

Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania

Brazoria, Texas

Plano, Texas

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Gardener's Notes:

2
positives
1
neutral
0
negative
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Sunset Valley, TX (Zone 9a) | August 2010 | neutral

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Brooksville, FL (Zone 9a) | December 2008 | positive

The translation of 'Kagayaki' from my friend in Japan is:

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

Beautiful striking Scarlet Red skirt with a small white throat or eye..........large and subject to tearing by wind and rain. But still w...Read More

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