{"product_id":"convolvulus-tricolour-royal-ensign-seeds","title":"Convolvulus tricolor Royal Ensign – 30+ Seeds (SUMMER)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDeep blue flowers with white star-shaped markings and golden-yellow centres make Convolvulus tricolor Royal Ensign a distinctive choice for sunny pots and low borders. Its trumpet-shaped blooms stand out against the green foliage and bring strong colour to balconies, window boxes and garden edges.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlso called Dwarf Morning Glory, Royal Ensign forms a low, branching plant with gently spreading stems. The species originates from Mediterranean regions, and this variety is grown for its rich blue flowers and compact garden display.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy Gardeners Love It\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRich Blue Flowers:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Adds a strong blue shade to mixed flower beds and container displays.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eContrasting Centres:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e White markings and yellow centres give the blooms their distinctive three-colour pattern.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCompact Growth:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Suits smaller gardens, balcony pots and the front of borders.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExtended Display:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Develops fresh buds throughout the flowering season.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpreading Habit:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Softens container edges and fills spaces between upright flowers.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBest Conditions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGermination:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Usually 14–21 days\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGermination temperature:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Around 18–24°C\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSunlight:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e At least 6 hours\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePot size:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e A 10–12-inch pot for one plant\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpacing:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e About 10–12 inches between plants\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlant height:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Usually around 10–12 inches\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSoil:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Light, moderately fertile and well-draining mix\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFirst flowers:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Usually around 11–13 weeks from sowing\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSowing note:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e In Lahore, Faisalabad, Islamabad and Rawalpindi, sow from February to April, protecting early seedlings from late frost. In hotter areas such as Karachi and southern Punjab, sow from February to March, or again from September to October once the strongest summer heat has eased. In colder northern and hilly areas, sow from April to May after the risk of frost has passed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow to Sow\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePrepare final pots with a light, well-draining mix, or loosen garden soil and remove weeds before levelling the surface.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSoak the seeds in clean, lukewarm water for 2–4 hours, then drain them and sow while they are still moist.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSow seeds around ⅛ inch deep, cover lightly with fine mix and water gently without washing them out of position.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKeep the sowing area bright and sheltered, checking moisture daily and protecting containers from heavy rain or strong afternoon heat.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOnce seedlings appear, increase their exposure to morning sunlight gradually and continue watering gently whenever the surface begins to dry.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThin seedlings after 2–3 true leaves develop, leaving one strong plant per pot or about 10–12 inches between garden plants.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlant Care\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWater regularly while the plants establish, then allow the upper layer of the mix to begin drying between waterings. Established plants tolerate short dry periods, but prolonged drying can interrupt flowering. Empty water from pot saucers and keep drainage holes clear.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMix a small amount of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mojimall.pk\/products\/vermicompost-fertilizer\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVermicompost\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e into the final growing mix if it needs enrichment. Frequent heavy feeding is unnecessary in reasonably fertile soil. Check young shoots and leaf undersides for aphids and spider mites. If needed, apply \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mojimall.pk\/products\/neem-oil-for-plants\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNeem Oil\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e according to its label, avoiding open flowers and strong sunlight.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLocal Gardener Tips\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProvide light afternoon shade during extreme summer heat.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKeep pots sheltered from prolonged monsoon rain.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePosition plants where taller flowers will not shade them.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCheck container moisture more frequently during hot, windy weather.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlowering and Display\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRemove faded flowers carefully, leaving nearby unopened buds intact. Regular attention keeps the display tidy and encourages continued flowering.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlant Royal Ensign beside white petunias or yellow marigolds for a clear colour contrast. It also works well in a row along pathways or near the edges of raised beds, where its low growth keeps the patterned flowers visible.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFAQs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCan Royal Ensign climb a fence or trellis?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNo. Its stems spread along the ground or over container edges without twining around supports. Climbing Morning Glory varieties used to cover fences belong to Ipomoea; Royal Ensign is a bushy Convolvulus.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy do the flowers close in cloudy weather or towards evening?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is normal. The blooms open in bright daylight and close as light levels fall. Each flower lasts one day, while other buds open to continue the display.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy are seedlings falling over with thin or brown stems at soil level?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis can indicate damping-off, a disease that damages young stems and roots. Remove affected seedlings. For another sowing, use cleaned containers and fresh seed starter mix, and avoid cool, persistently wet conditions. Seedlings with rotted stems usually cannot recover.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCommon names:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Royal Ensign, Convolvulus tricolor ‘Royal Ensign’, Dwarf Morning Glory, Bush Morning Glory, Tricolour Convolvulus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Moji Mall","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47934070816990,"sku":null,"price":100.0,"currency_code":"PKR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0711\/8353\/2254\/files\/dwarf-morning-glory-royal-ensign.webp?v=1790393233","url":"https:\/\/mojimall.pk\/products\/convolvulus-tricolour-royal-ensign-seeds","provider":"Moji Mall","version":"1.0","type":"link"}