- Perennial climbing/trailing plant
- Fragrant white flowers open at night
- Fast growing
Description
'Moonflower' seeds
Ipomoea alba
Synonyms: Ipomoea noctiflora
- Perennial climbing/trailing plant
- Fragrant white flowers open at night
- Fast growing
Perennial tropical vine (grown as an annual in cool climates) with dark green, heart-shaped foliage and fragrant white flowers in summer and autumn. The large trumpet shaped flowers close during the day and open from attractive spiralled buds at dusk. Flowers are attractive to moths. Native to central and south america this vine thrives in warm weather. Suitable to grow in large pots or containers or rambling over trellises and obelisks.
Can be invasive in warm climates.
Seeds per gram: 4
Product code: C8-15
Quick Sowing Guide
Method | Raise seedlings |
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Sowing Depth | 15mm |
Season | Spring and summer |
Germination | 21-30 days @ 22-28°C |
Hardiness / Life Cycle | Frost Tender Perennial (grown as an annual in cool climates) |
Plant Spacing | 30cm |
Plant Height | 300cm |
Position | Full or part sun, moist well drained soil |
Days Until Maturity | 70 days |
*Notes: Can be invasive in tropical and subtropical climates. Scarification will help improve germination.
Shipping
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Small seed packets ONLY - | Economy Delivery | $3.00 or FREE on orders over $25 | $5 |
Parcel Delivery | Capped rate of $8.99 | ||
Express Delivery | $15.00 | ||
BULK seed, garden supplies, tools, or accessories - |
Parcel Delivery |
Capped rate of $8.99 |
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Express Delivery |
Starting from $15.00 (Calculated by weight) |
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Live Plants - | Live plants | Capped rate of $10.00 |
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