Blue Dawn Flower. A vigorous evergreen climber with heart-shaped mid-green leaves. Abundant funnel-shaped rich purple-blue flowers from late spring to autumn. Max Height 6m. Flowers May to September. Full sun/partial shade. Not hardy. Harmful if eaten. Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser.
Ipomoea indica
A vigorous evergreen climber with heart-shaped mid-green leaves. Abundant funnel-shaped rich purple-blue flowers from late spring to autumn.
Category: Climbers
Additional information
| Generic | Ipomoea |
|---|---|
| Species | indica |
| Varietry | |
| Common Name | Blue Dawn Flower |
| Flower Colour | purple, blue |
| Soil | Fertile |
| Aspect | Full sun/partial shade |
| Foliage | Evergreen |
| Height | 6m |
| Family | Convolvulaceae |
| Spread | |
| Growth Speed | Fast |
| Growth Habit | Climbing |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | green |
| Flowers From | May, September |
| Colour Fruit | |
| Fruits When | |
| Moisture | Well drained |
| Protection | |
| Hardiness | Not hardy |
| Planting | Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser |
| Care | Keep just moist in winter |
| Border | Pot, Conservatory plant |
| Toxicity | Harmful if eaten |
| Pruning | |
| Pruning Time | |
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