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 |
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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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Maintenance | |
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