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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.