Ipomoea Mix

🔍 About Ipomoea Mix

• Type: Fast-growing annual vine (some are tender perennials in warm zones)

• USDA Zones: Typically grown as an annual in most climates

• Common Species:

  • Ipomoea purpurea: Morning glory (purple, blue, pink flowers)

  • Ipomoea alba: Moonflower (large, fragrant white flowers at night)

  • Ipomoea quamoclit: Cypress vine (fine foliage, red flowers)

📅 1. When to Sow

• Indoors: Start seeds 4–6 weeks before the last frost (optional)

• Outdoors: Direct sow after the last frost when soil is warm — preferred method

🌱 2. Seed Preparation (Strongly Recommended)

• Scarify: Gently nick the hard seed coat with a nail file or sandpaper

• Soak: Soak in warm water for 12–24 hours before sowing

These steps improve germination dramatically — especially for moonflowers and older seeds.

🌾 3. Sowing Seeds

🌿 Indoors

• Use peat pots or biodegradable pots (Ipomoea dislikes root disturbance)

• Sow ½ inch (1.2 cm) deep

• Keep in a warm, bright location (70–75°F / 21–24°C)

• Water lightly but keep moist

🌿 Outdoors

• Full sun is essential

• Sow ½ inch deep, 6–12 inches apart

• Water well after planting

🌡️ 4. Germination Conditions

• Temperature: 70–75°F (21–24°C)

• Germination time: 5–14 days

🌿 5. After Germination

• Thin or transplant to 6–12 inches apart

• Harden off indoor seedlings for 7–10 days before transplanting

• Water moderately; avoid soggy soil

🪴 6. Support & Care

• Provide a trellis, fence, or arbor — vines can grow 6–15 ft or more

• No fertilizer is usually needed — too much nitrogen = lots of leaves, fewer flowers

• Deadhead (optional) to prolong blooming in some species

🌼 Extra Tips

• Morning glories bloom in the morning and close by afternoon

• Moonflowers open at dusk and are fragrant — great for evening gardens

• Can reseed themselves in mild climates

• Avoid planting in overly rich soil to encourage more blooms