Morning Glory Scarlet Ohara Ivy

10 Seeds

Morning Glory 'Scarlet O'Hara' is a vigorous annual climbing vine that produces large, brilliant scarlet-red flowers with a white throat. It can quickly climb 2–4 meters, making it ideal for trellises, fences, pergolas, balconies, arches, and walls. The trumpet-shaped flowers open in the morning and attract bees, butterflies, and other pollinators. It thrives in the Gulf when grown during the cooler season.

Best Planting Time

• October to February (recommended)
• September is also suitable in cooler Gulf regions.
• Avoid sowing during the hottest summer months.

Seed Preparation

• Morning Glory seeds have a hard seed coat.
• Lightly nick the seed coat with a nail file or sandpaper (optional but recommended).
• Soak seeds in lukewarm water (25–30°C) for 12–24 hours before sowing.
• No cold stratification is required.

Soil Preparation

Use fertile, loose, well-drained soil.

Recommended mix:

• 40% Garden soil
• 30% 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 for transplanting.
• Plant seeds 1–1.5 cm deep.
• Place 2–3 seeds per hole.
• Thin to the strongest seedling after germination.

Temperature & Light

• Ideal germination temperature: 20–28°C
• Ideal growing temperature: 20–32°C
• Requires 6–8 hours of direct sunlight daily.
• Full sun produces the most abundant flowering.

Watering

• Keep the soil lightly moist during germination.
• Water regularly during early growth.
• Once established, water when the top 3–5 cm of soil becomes dry.
• Avoid waterlogging.

Germination Time

• 7–14 days

Plant Spacing

• 30–45 cm between plants.
• Install a trellis or support before vines begin climbing.

Flowering

• Blooms approximately 8–10 weeks after sowing.
• Flowers continuously throughout the cool season.
• Individual flowers open in the morning and close by afternoon.
• Deadheading is usually unnecessary.

Fertilization

• Mix compost into the soil before planting.
• Feed with a balanced fertilizer every 4–6 weeks.
• Avoid excessive nitrogen, as it promotes leaves instead of flowers.

Gulf Climate Tips

• Grow during the cooler season for the best performance.
• Provide sturdy support for climbing vines.
• Mulch around the base to conserve soil moisture.
• Protect young seedlings from strong hot winds.
• Monitor for aphids, spider mites, whiteflies, caterpillars, and powdery mildew.
• Scarlet O'Hara is excellent for trellises, pergolas, fences, arches, balconies, walls, and large containers throughout the Gulf.