Morning Glory (Chocolate) Seeds

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Morning Glory: Chocolate

Description:
The Chocolate Morning Glory (Ipomoea nil) is a rare and elegant climbing vine featuring soft chocolate-brown or dusty rose trumpet-shaped blooms with a luminous white throat. This exotic flower adds a unique and subtle charm to any garden setting. Its heart-shaped green foliage provides a lush backdrop for the delicate blooms, which open in the morning and fade by afternoon. The plant grows quickly, reaching heights of 8-12 feet, and is perfect for vertical accents such as fences, trellises, or garden arches.

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Growing Instructions for Chocolate Morning Glory:

1. Ideal Conditions:

Sunlight: Requires full sun for vibrant blooms, although it can tolerate partial shade.

Soil: Thrives in well-draining soil with a neutral to slightly acidic pH (6.0–7.5).

2. Planting Seeds:

Timing: Direct sow outdoors after the danger of frost has passed, or start indoors 4-6 weeks before planting out.

Preparation: Soak seeds in warm water for 12-24 hours or lightly scarify (nick the seed coat) to enhance germination.

Depth and Spacing: Plant seeds 1/4 inch deep and space them 6-12 inches apart.

3. Watering:

Keep soil evenly moist during germination, then water sparingly once the plant is established, allowing the soil to dry out slightly between waterings.

4. Support:

Provide a trellis, fence, or other climbing structures early to support the vine’s rapid growth.

5. Fertilizing:

Fertilize once a month with a balanced, low-nitrogen fertilizer to promote flowering instead of excessive foliage.

6. Maintenance:

Thin seedlings to prevent overcrowding.

Remove spent blooms to prevent self-seeding and encourage new growth.

Prune vines if they become overly aggressive or to maintain desired shape and size.

7. Pests and Diseases:

Generally pest-resistant but watch for aphids or spider mites. Use neem oil or insecticidal soap if needed.

8. Bloom Time:

Flowers bloom from mid-summer to early autumn. Each flower lasts a single day, but the plant produces blooms continuously during the growing season.

Additional Tip:
Morning glories can self-seed and spread quickly. To prevent unwanted growth, deadhead flowers before seeds mature, especially in areas where the plant might become invasive. Always check local planting guidelines.