Morning Glory 'Morning Call' Ipomoea Nil mix

50 seeds

Morning Glory 'Morning Call' is a vigorous annual climbing vine that produces large, vibrant trumpet-shaped flowers in shades of blue, purple, pink, rose, and white. The flowers open in the early morning and gradually close by afternoon. It is perfect for trellises, fences, pergolas, balconies, arches, and containers. In the Gulf region, it performs best when grown during the cool season.

Best Planting Time

• October to February (recommended)
• Sow during the cool season for the longest flowering period.
• Avoid planting during extreme summer heat.

Seed Preparation

• Soak seeds in warm water for 12–24 hours before sowing.
• If seeds have a very hard coat, lightly nick the seed coat with sandpaper or a nail file before soaking (optional).
• Use fresh, high-quality seeds.

Soil Preparation

Use fertile, loose, well-drained soil rich in organic matter.

Recommended mix:

• 40% Garden soil
• 30% Well-rotted compost
• 20% Coco peat
• 10% Perlite or coarse sand

Ideal soil pH:

• 6.0–7.5

Sowing Method

• Sow directly in the garden or in seed trays.
• Plant seeds 1–1.5 cm deep.
• Keep the soil evenly moist until germination.
• Transplant seedlings carefully after 3–4 true leaves appear.
• Install a trellis or climbing support before vigorous growth begins.

Temperature & Light

• Ideal germination temperature: 20–28°C
• Ideal growing temperature: 20–32°C
• Requires 6–8 hours of direct sunlight daily.
• Morning sun with light afternoon shade is ideal in Gulf conditions.

Watering

• Keep the soil consistently moist during germination.
• After establishment, water when the top 2–3 cm of soil becomes dry.
• Avoid waterlogged soil.
• Slightly reduce watering once flowering begins to encourage more blooms.

Germination Time

• 5–10 days

Plant Spacing

• 25–30 cm between plants.
• 40–50 cm between rows.

Flowering

• Flowers approximately 60–80 days after sowing.
• Blooms open every morning and close during the afternoon.
• Remove faded flowers if seed production is not desired.
• Regular blooming continues throughout the cool season.

Fertilization

• Mix compost into the soil before planting.
• Apply a balanced fertilizer every 4–6 weeks.
• Avoid excessive nitrogen, which encourages leaves instead of flowers.

Gulf Climate Tips

• Grow during the cool season.
• Water early in the morning.
• Apply mulch to conserve soil moisture.
• Provide strong climbing support.
• Offer light afternoon shade during unusually warm weather.
• Monitor for aphids, spider mites, whiteflies, caterpillars, and powdery mildew.
• Morning Glory 'Morning Call' is ideal for trellises, pergolas, fences, balconies, garden arches, and ornamental privacy screens throughout the Gulf.