Morning Glory (Red Picotee) produces large, red to rosy-red trumpet-shaped flowers with a clean white edge, giving each bloom a striking two-tone picotee effect as it opens fresh in the morning. It grows well in warm weather, prefers full sunlight, and is suitable for 8-12 inch pots, garden beds, balcony grills, fences, trellises, arches, and pergolas where its fast-growing climbing vines can spread beautifully. Loved for its bold red colour, crisp white edging, and quick vertical coverage, it adds a bright seasonal display to walls, railings, entrances, and outdoor garden spaces.
💐 Growing Guide
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Sowing:
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Setup: Use individual starter pots with seed-starting mix, or sow directly where the vine will grow once frost risk has passed.
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Sow: Sow 1/4 inch deep and cover with mix. Keep evenly moist at about 21°C (70°F).
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Transplant: Move young plants with the root ball intact into their growing pot or bed during settled warm weather. Avoid separating or damaging roots.
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Watering: Keep soil moist but not soggy. Water gently to avoid disturbing seeds.
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Sunlight: Provide as much direct sunlight as possible for optimal growth.
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Pests: Use neem oil for pest control when pests are detected.
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Harvest: Remove old flowers to encourage more blooms.
Additional Information:
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Other Names: Ipomoea red picotee, bindweed
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Germination Tested: Seeds with a high germination rate.