How to Care for Morning Glory Perennial Flowers
Perennial morning glory (Ipomoea indica) is a twining vine reaching heights of 20 feet or more. It spreads mainly by rooting wherever a limb touches the ground. The plant is hardy to 50 degrees Fahrenheit. Does this Spark an idea?
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Instructions
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Remove damaged limbs, foliage and faded blossoms from the plant.
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Dig a hole twice as wide and deep as the pot the plant came in.
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Add enough compost to the hole to bring the morning glory to the same level it was in its pot. It is helpful to make a small hill of compost in the center of the hole. This hill helps to keep the plant level while you backfill soil.
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Place the roots in the hole. Spread the roots outward and then down around the hill of compost.
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Backfill the planting hole carefully with a mixture of soil and compost.
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Water the plant. Fully saturate the soil. Packing the soil gently with your foot is helpful to release large air pockets.
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Tips & Warnings
Provide support for the morning glory to climb. Fences, stumps and arbors work well.
Avoid high-nitrogen fertilizers as they promote foliage growth at the expense of blossoms.
Some species of morning glories are invasive. Avoid plants that are considered invasive in your area.
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