Morning Glory Seeds - Chocolate (SUMMER)

Morning Glory Chocolate is a fast-growing warm-season annual climber prized for its unusual chocolate-rose to mauve flowers.

The large trumpet-shaped blooms create an elegant display against green foliage and are particularly attractive when vines are trained over trellises, fences, arches or balcony railings.

Key Features

• Botanical name: Ipomoea nil

• Common name: Chocolate Morning Glory

• Large trumpet-shaped flowers

• Unique chocolate-rose to mauve flower colour

• Attractive lighter or white flower margins

• Vigorous climbing growth

• Fast-growing warm-season annual vine

• Excellent for trellises and fences

• Suitable for balcony railings and pergolas

• Ideal for vertical gardening

• Attractive foliage

• Suitable for pots and grow bags

• Full sun

• Easy to grow from seed

• SUMMER flowering climber

Recommended Grow Bags

G-12 Grow Bag – 12 × 12 inch

Suitable for growing one healthy Morning Glory Chocolate vine with a suitable trellis or vertical support.

G-24 Grow Bag – 24 × 12 inch

Recommended for growing several plants together with a larger trellis for a fuller flowering display.

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

Morning Glory seeds have a relatively hard seed coat.

For faster and more uniform germination:

Soak the seeds in clean water for approximately 8–12 hours before sowing.

Sow approximately:

1–1.5 cm deep

in seedling pots, grow bags or directly into the final growing position.

Keep the growing medium:

Lightly and consistently moist until germination.

Once seedlings start producing active vine growth, provide a trellis, net, railing or other vertical structure for climbing.

Germination

Seeds generally germinate within:

5–15 days

under suitable warm conditions.

For successful germination:

• Use fresh seeds

• Pre-soak seeds before sowing

• Maintain warm temperatures

• Keep the growing medium lightly moist

• Avoid sowing too deeply

• Avoid excessive watering

• Maintain good drainage

Plant Spacing

Maintain approximately:

20–30 cm / 8–12 inches between plants

when growing several vines together.

Adequate spacing helps maintain airflow and allows the vines sufficient room to develop.

Sunlight

Provide:

Full sun

For strong vine growth and abundant flowering:

6+ hours of direct sunlight daily

is recommended where possible.

Watering

Water regularly while seedlings and young vines are becoming established.

After establishment:

Water when the upper soil layer begins to dry.

Maintain moderate soil moisture while ensuring good drainage.

Avoid continuous waterlogging.

Climbing Support

Morning Glory Chocolate is a natural twining climber and requires vertical support.

Suitable supports include:

• Trellis

• Garden net

• Balcony railing

• Fence

• Pergola

• Garden arch

• Wire support

Direct young vines gently towards the support where required.

Once established, the vines will naturally twine around suitable structures.

Feeding

At planting time, mix:

GREEN GARDENS Vermicompost

into the growing medium.

Morning Glory performs well in moderately fertile soil enriched with organic matter.

Avoid excessive nitrogen fertilizer because overly rich nitrogen feeding can encourage vigorous foliage at the expense of flowering.

Related Products

• G-12 Grow Bag – 12 × 12 inch

• G-24 Grow Bag – 24 × 12 inch

• GREEN GARDENS Vermicompost

• Summer Flower Seeds

• Morning Glory Growing Guide