Japanese Morning Glory 'Sun Smile Red'

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
Grown for foliage
Good Fall Color
Height
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
Spacing
9-12 in. (22-30 cm)
12-15 in. (30-38 cm)
15-18 in. (38-45 cm)
Hardiness
Not Applicable
Danger
Seed is poisonous if ingested
Bloom Color
Pink
Fuchsia (red-purple)
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
Can be grown as an annual
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)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Scarify seed before sowing
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:

Ramona, California

Barbourville, Kentucky

Dundee, Ohio

Lenoir City, Tennessee

Brazoria, Texas

Vancouver, Washington

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Gardener's Notes:

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Lakeside, CA (Zone 9b) | August 2013 | positive

This is NOT at all like a cameo elegance. This MG does not vine, it is a shrub. Cameo and Minibar rose are vines, like the typical MG. th...Read More

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Zanesville, OH (Zone 6a) | March 2006 | neutral

Looks very similar to 'Cameo Elegance,' just to name one of a few.

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