Moonflower Seeds - Ipomoea alba (SUMMER)

Moonflower is a fast-growing ornamental climber famous for its large white flowers that unfurl around evening and remain attractive through much of the night.

Its dramatic nocturnal flowers stand out beautifully against the dark green foliage, making it particularly attractive near patios, terraces, entrances and other areas used during the evening.

Key Features

• Botanical name: Ipomoea alba

• Common name: Moonflower / Moon Vine

• Large pure-white trumpet-shaped flowers

• Flowers typically open during evening and night

• Attractive heart-shaped green foliage

• Vigorous twining growth

• Fast-growing warm-season climber

• Excellent evening garden plant

• Excellent for trellises and fences

• Suitable for pergolas and arches

• Excellent for vertical gardening

• Suitable for large pots and grow bags

• Full sun

• Easy to grow from seed

• SUMMER flowering vine

Recommended Grow Bags

G-11 Grow Bag – 11 × 10 inch

Suitable for one young Moonflower vine where regular watering and a strong climbing support are provided.

G-12 Grow Bag – 12 × 12 inch

Recommended for one vigorous Moonflower vine with better root space for sustained growth.

G-24 Grow Bag – 24 × 12 inch

Excellent for growing several vines together to create a broad flowering screen.

For very vigorous long-term growth, a larger GREEN GARDENS grow bag may provide additional root space.

Recommended Soil / Potting Mix

Use:

60% Bhalu Mitti / Sandy Soil + 30% GREEN GARDENS Vermicompost + 10% Cocopeat

The growing medium should be:

Loose, fertile and well-draining.

Avoid:

• Heavy compact soil

• Poor drainage

• Continuous waterlogging

Growing Instructions from Seeds

Moonflower seeds have a hard seed coat.

For improved and faster germination:

Lightly nick or gently scarify the seed coat, then soak the seeds in water for approximately 12–24 hours before sowing.

Sow approximately:

1–1.5 cm deep

and cover lightly with fine growing medium.

Keep the growing medium:

Lightly and consistently moist until germination.

Once seedlings begin vigorous growth, provide a trellis, net, fence or other climbing support.

Germination

Seeds generally germinate within:

7–21 days

under suitable warm conditions.

For successful germination:

• Use fresh seeds

• Lightly scarify or nick the hard seed coat

• Pre-soak seeds for 12–24 hours

• Maintain warm temperatures

• Keep the growing medium lightly moist

• Maintain good drainage

• Avoid cold and continuously saturated soil

Plant Spacing

Maintain approximately:

30–60 cm / 12–24 inches between plants

when growing several vines together.

Allow sufficient space for vigorous vine growth and good airflow.

Sunlight

Provide:

Full sun

For strong growth and better flowering:

6+ hours of direct sunlight daily

is recommended.

In containers during Lahore's most intense midsummer conditions, maintaining adequate root moisture is particularly important.

Watering

Water regularly while young vines are becoming established.

During active summer growth:

Water when the upper soil layer begins to dry.

Moonflower develops substantial foliage and may require frequent watering in hot weather, particularly when grown in containers.

Keep the soil moderately moist but never continuously waterlogged.

Support

Moonflower is a vigorous twining climber.

Provide:

Strong trellis, netting, fence, pergola, arch or balcony railing

from an early stage.

Guide young stems gently onto the support.

Once established, the vine can rapidly cover a large vertical area.

Evening Flowering

One of Moonflower's most distinctive characteristics is its flowering time.

The large white buds typically:

Begin opening around late afternoon or evening and remain open into the night.

Their pale white colour makes them particularly striking after sunset and gives the plant its well-known name, Moonflower.

Feeding

At planting time, mix:

GREEN GARDENS Vermicompost

into the growing medium.

Light balanced feeding during active growth can support healthy vines and abundant flowering.

Avoid excessive nitrogen fertilizer, as excessive leafy growth may reduce flower production.

Related Products

• G-11 Grow Bag – 11 × 10 inch

• G-12 Grow Bag – 12 × 12 inch

• G-24 Grow Bag – 24 × 12 inch

• GREEN GARDENS Vermicompost

• Summer Flower Seeds

• Growing Guide Videos – Gardening with Javed Iqbal