Japanese Morning Glory 'Minibar Rose'

Ipomoeanil

Family
Convolvulaceae (kon-volv-yoo-LAY-see-ee)
Genus
Ipomoea (ip-oh-MEE-a)
Species
nil (nil)
Synonym
Ipomoea hederacea
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Good Fall Color
Height
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
Spacing
9-12 in. (22-30 cm)
Hardiness
Not Applicable
Danger
All parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Bloom Color
Magenta (pink-purple)
Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
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
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 outdoors in fall
From seed; stratify if sowing indoors
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Seed Collecting
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Unblemished fruit must be significantly overripe before harvesting seed; clean and dry seeds
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored
Regional

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

Somerville, Massachusetts

Manchester, New Hampshire

Dundee, Ohio

Lima, Ohio

Painesville, Ohio

Scio, Oregon

Bangor, Pennsylvania

North Augusta, South Carolina

Lafayette, Tennessee

Westmoreland, Tennessee

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Gardener's Notes:

2
positives
3
neutrals
0
negative
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Lima, OH (Zone 5b) | November 2010 | positive

Very lovely; I have always put this on our deck, in a huge pot with a trellis. It has always does well; but this year it struggled with ...Read More

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

This MG looks similar to an I. nil (?) I've seen called 'Cameo Elegance.' Perhaps someone with more experience would know if they are one...Read More

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

Ipomoea nil "Minibar Rose" shares many characteristics of the Ipomoea nil "Beni Chidori" entered in the PlantFiles<...Read More

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Dundee, OH (Zone 5b) | September 2004 | neutral

A lovely bloom and beautiful varigated leaves. However, the bloom is so small, needs to be planted in a container or hanging basket to se...Read More

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El Paso, TX | March 2003 | positive

WOW!!! I've never seen a picture of this plant. The variageted leaves are BEAUTIFUL!

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