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Freeport Gardening Guide: Morning Glory

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Morning Glory

Morning Glory Seeds, Carnevale Di Venezia:

Description: (Ipomoea purpurea). This hard-to-find variety from Europe is a truly stunning mix of blooms in rose-pink or purple-blue stripes! These might just make you look twice, and are sure to be a highlight in any garden!

Carnevale Di Venezia - Morning Glory

 

Morning Glory Seeds, Chocolate:

Description: (Ipomoea nil). The Japanese began selecting morning glories in the 9th century, and this is one of their most stunning. Legend has it, that in 1806, a massive fire broke out in Tokyo, burning much of the city to the ground. The morning glory was one of the plants to rise from the ashes, sparking a frenzy of interest in the flower. Huge, 5" blooms are the loveliest creamy, chocolate-pink color. In Japan, this color is described as "kaki, or persimmon." Large plants produce loads of these beauties!

Chocolate Morning Glory growing in garden.

 

Morning Glory Seeds, Giant Moonflower:

Description: (Ipomoea nil). The plant’s long, vigorous vines grow to 20 feet, while the giant white flowers themselves can measure over 7 inches across! Excellent for planting in night gardens. IMPORTANT NOTE: DO NOT EAT! All parts of this plant are toxic to humans and animals.

Moonflower Morning Glory with dew drops.

 

Morning Glory Seeds, Imperial Japanese Mix:

Description: (Ipomoea nil). Invite this antique Japanese morning glory mix into your garden, and your landscape will be enveloped in extraordinary and intriguing blooms in a range of colors and forms. The Edo period in Japan saw a craze for collecting and breeding unusual morning glories with unique colors and forms. This mix is a living collection of some of the best Japanese varieties from history with truly dazzling and glitzy blooms!

Imperial Japanese Mix Morning Glory

 

Morning Glory Seeds, Kikyozaki Mixed:

Description: (Ipomoea nil). Kikyozaki morning glories are popular in Japan. The flowers are star-shaped and many will be semi-double. Fantastic looking and much sought after. This is a true botanical treasure that we are proud to offer.

Kikyozaki Mixed - Morning Glory

 

Morning Glory Seeds, Mount Fuji Mix:

Description: (Ipomoea nil). A vibrant and eye-popping Japanese type morning glory that is considered a rare find in the U.S. Its large blooms range from 3-5 inches wide in violet, lavender, rose, and magenta hues. These frilly-edged flowers have snow-white margins, making for an illuminating effect. This climbing vine averages 6-8 feet in length and covers a trellis or fence beautifully.

Mount Fuji Morning Glory Blooms

 

Morning Glory Seeds, Split Second:

Description: (Ipomoea purpurea). A totally unique and charming morning glory with cottage garden charm. Shell pink to almost coral, these fully double flowers are a refreshing departure from the traditional trumpet shape! The margins of these individual petals are notched and frilled; the overall effect is that of a peony or parrot tulip, yet the vigorous vines easily climb 12 feet!

Several bright pink Split Second Morning Glory flowers growing on a vine.

 

Royalty Morning Glory Seeds:

Description: Deeply gorgeous morning glory, a Burpee exclusive.  Long live the queen of the garden! Gloriously purple, velvety flowers with maroon jewel-tone stars and glowing pink centers sparkle amid a carpet of rich-green foliage. Vigorous vines grow to 6-7 ft and are studded with a cloak of 2-3 inch blooms. Burpee breeding at its best.

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Tutu Morning Glory Seeds:

Description: The most graceful and floriferous morning glory.  What’s the story, morning glory? One-of-a-kind frilly, semi-double morning glory charms with ruffled pink petals that dance along vines spreading 8–10’. Floriferous plant twirls and whirls up fences and trellises. Prepare for encores of blooms starting in early summer.

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Party Dress Morning Glory Seeds:

Description: Irresistible magenta blooms with white centers keep the color spinning all summer long.  Fill your dance card fun! This 2-3" diameter belle of the ball is eager to show off her frock, arriving at the festivities early, flowering weeks before her peers. ‘Party Dress’ will spiral up a trellis or garden fence in no time and keep the color spinning all summer long, as irresistible magenta blooms with white centers adorn her petite form. Interplant on trellises and fences with ‘Heavenly Blue’ morning glory.

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Carnevale di Venezia Morning Glory Seeds:

Description: Vigorous climber with stunning flowers.  Oh, what a glorious morning glory! This fanciful mix of white-pink and white-blue ruffled double trumpeting blooms creates a delirious carnival of magical color. The vigorous climbing plants climb up to 15 ft. on a trellis. Mix contains 50% pink- and 50% blue-striped flowers. Provide supports for these vigorous climbers.

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Grandpa Ott Morning Glory Seeds:

Description: Classic morning glory. Covers itself with flowers.  Along with Heavenly Blue, this is the classic morning glory! Vines are extremely vigorous, up to 15 ft., and are literally covered with small, dark purple-blue flowers up to 3" across, with a red star at the throat. Thought to be originally from Bavaria, this is probably the easiest morning glory you can grow, and it will self sow even in cold climates.

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Zeeland Hybrid Mix Morning Glory Seeds:

Description: An exciting blend of all morning glory colors including some very unusual bicolors.  This strain is exceptionally fast-growing and quick to flower, so its great for northern gardeners. Plants get 15 ft. tall and flower prodigiously from midsummer on. Grows best in full sun.

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Candy Pink Morning Glory Seeds:

Description: The boldest morning glory we’ve ever seen.  Sure to be the boldest morning glory ever to grace your fences and trellises this season. Gigantic 4" blooms glow brilliantly in the morning sun in a mouthwatering shade of saturated cerise. Strong vines quickly climb to 12 ft., supporting loads of flowers that stay open well into the day. We are proud to bring this unique, eye-catching selection to the home garden.

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Scarlett O Hara Morning Glory Seeds:

Description: One of the first All-America Selections winners.  Fast-growing, 8-10 ft. vines with attractive foliage and cheerful rosy 3-4" flowers. Very dramatic and covers fences, arbors and porch posts. Easy to grow. Grows best in full sun.

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Heavenly Blue Morning Glory Seeds:

Description: HEIRLOOM. The classic morning glory!  Magnificent 4–5" cheerful blooms are bright sky blue. Fast-growing, climbing large vines are spangled with dazzling azure blue trumpet blooms, complemented by attractive heart-shaped foliage. Easy-growing plants start the florific show in early fall.

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Cotton Candy Morning Glory Seeds:

Description: A great morning glory for small gardens.  We are smitten with the sheer, delicate beauty of this unique introduction. Cotton Candy lives up to its name, conjuring a floriferous confection of innumerable large ruffled double blooms of spun-sugar bright pink. The radiant blooms cloak vines that like to amble up trellises, reaching 6 ft. A good choice for smaller gardens where more vigorous morning glories can be overwhelming.

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Celestial Mixed Colors Morning Glory Seeds:

Description: Enchanting as a star-lit night sky.  For a dreamy garden effect, our ethereal blend combines the colors of the night sky with twinkling stars. Blossoms unfurl in deep midnight blue, lavender-blue with a darker star and shining white with a vibrant star pattern.

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