Product Review

Morning Glory is one of the most well-known annuals in the summer garden. Give them a structure to climb, like a trellis, arbor, fence or pergola, and they make a truly glorious display! Ipomoea nil is a variety from Japan, and this particular one is called Blue Picotee. The color is a dark blue with a pronounced purple star and white edges, and the blooms measure over 5 inches across. Morning Glory also has lovely foliage, deep green, heart-shaped leaves that provide the perfect back-drop for the colorful blooms. Morning Glory seed has a hard seed coat. To improve germination, nick the seed with a knife and soak the seed overnight in tap water. Start the seeds directly outside in a sunny location. Space the plants about 9 - 12 inches apart, cover with ¼ inch of soil and keep the seed moist. Germination is usually within 21 days. In areas with a late spring, the seed can be started indoors and transplanted outside when the seedlings have 2 - 3 leaves.