Botanical Alphabet Seed Pack - M - Morning Glory

THE PLANT
The well-known twining climber, with gorgeous leaves and sumptuous purple-blue-reddish blooms.
THE TYPE
A font modelled on the iconic Motown Records logo, created by the label's art director Bernie Yeszin.
 
Name 
Morning glory
Variety 
Mixed
Latin name 
Ipomoea purpurea
Seed quantity 
2 grams
Packet size
9 x 12,5 cm
Packet material
Made from paper produced using tomato waste fibers, it can be disposed of in biodegradable waste
Plant size
2-3 m height, 30-60 cm spread
Container size
Minimum 30 cm diameter, with support for climbing
 
Sowing
Outdoor Late spring, after last frost
Indoor 4-6 weeks before last frost
Germination
Time 7-14 days
Temperature 20-25°C
How to sow
Direct sow Sow seeds 1 cm deep; soak seeds overnight for faster germination
Indoor Sow in pots; cover lightly with soil
Caring
Light Full sun 
Watering Moderate; keep soil consistently moist 
Soil Well-drained, moderately fertile soil
Feeding Fertilize once a month during growing season
Growing tip
Morning Glories are vigorous climbers that need a support structure like a trellis. Soak seeds before sowing to speed up germination.
Harvesting
Flowers bloom in the morning and last one day. Harvest seed pods when they are dry for propagation.