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MORNING GLORY - PEARLY GATES MORNING GLORY Pearly Gates ipomoea tricolor Annual morning glories are a nostalgic symbol of the cottage gardens. For twining up a fence, these heat-loving beauties are indispensable. Perfect white fluted cones grow 12 cm wide. This variety introduced in 1942. Not to be confused with their pesky cousin, bindweed, these annual morning glories are a nostalgic symbol of the cottage gardens of the "new world". The bloom time of morning glories depends on temperature. Blooms will unfurl as the temperature climbs and then close up if the sun gets too hot. Notice how morning glories cheerfully stay open for prolonged periods on a cloudy day. Type: Annual Light: sun Soil: good garden Spacing: 15 cm Height: 3m vine Season: summer to frost Propagation: Soak seed or 24 hours. Direct seed after all danger of frost 2 cm deep. Cover seed. (preferred method) OR Start indoors 4 weeks before last frost. Germinate @ 21C. Set out after all frost danger and ground is warm SEED COUNT: Aapprox. 60 |
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