Morning Glory Scarlett O'Hara Flower Seeds

About Morning Glory Scarlett O'Hara Flower Seeds

A fast-growing morning glory vine whose deep scarlet flowers open in the morning. Best for covering a fence or trellis.

• Botanical name: Ipomoea nil
• Care level: Easy
• Expected germination time: 5-12 days under suitable conditions*

How to Grow

1. Fill a seedling tray or small pot with a fine, clean, well-draining seed-starting mix.
2. Sow at the right depth — 1–1.5 cm. Soak the seeds overnight or nick the coat lightly..
3. Water gently with a spray bottle so the seeds are not displaced. Keep the medium moist, not waterlogged.
4. Place the tray where it gets the right light for this plant (full sun). Protect young seedlings from harsh afternoon sun.
5. Under suitable conditions, sprouts usually appear in 5-12 days.

Light, water, soil and feeding

• Light: Full sun
• Water: Regular water in summer; quite tough once established.
• Soil: Ordinary well-drained garden soil; rich soil only grows more vine.
• Temperature: 20-35C
• Fertiliser: Very little — too much nitrogen means no flowers.

Sowing season in India

February-March and June-July Exact timing depends on your local temperature and conditions.

Common problems

Too much leaf and no flowers in rich soil, spider mites in dry heat

*Germination time is an expected range under suitable temperature, moisture, sowing depth and storage conditions. Natural germination cannot be guaranteed.