Dwarf Morning Glory 'Mix' (Convolvulus tricolor) - is a charming, low-growing annual with vibrant, trumpet-shaped mixed color blooms edged in white and yellow throats. These jewel-like blooms sit atop ultra-compact, silver-tinged foliage, forming lush, trailing mounds 15–30 cm tall and 25–35 cm wide – perfect for hanging baskets, balcony rails, rockery cascades, or edging sun-baked paths, attracting pollinators all summer. Blooms non-stop pumping out hundreds of flowers that unfurl fresh every morning and perfume the air with a subtle, sweet honey scent. Blooms in 50-60 seeds.
Easy-care and drought-tolerant once established! Loves tropical heat and humidity, super easy to grow!
Caution:Seeds & plant is poisonous and should not be eaten.
Growing: Seeds have a hard coat, so scarify them first by gently nicking with a knife or rubbing with sandpaper. Soak scarified seeds in warm water for 24 hours to boost germination rates (up to 80-90%).
Sowing: Plant 0.5-1 cm deep in seed-starting mix or garden soil.
Soil: Use lean, sandy, or well-draining loamy soil with pH 6.0-7.5 (neutral to slightly alkaline). Amend heavy clay with 30-50% sand, perlite, or compost to ensure fast drainage—crucial in rainy tropics to avoid fungal issues. Avoid rich, fertile soils, as they promote leggy growth over flowers. If grown indoors - use pots with drainage holes and a cactus/succulent mix.
Light: Full sun (6-8+ hours daily) for vibrant pink blooms; it tolerates partial afternoon shade in intensely hot, humid tropics to prevent scorching.
Watering: Drought-tolerant once established, but in humid tropics, water sparingly—about 2.5 cm per week during dry spells, allowing soil to dry between waterings. Overwatering leads to root rot. Ensure good air circulation to deter mildew.
Fertilizing: Minimal needs: Use a low-nitrogen, balanced liquid fertilizer (e.g., 5-10-10) diluted to half-strength every 4-6 weeks during growth. Excess nitrogen causes foliage over blooms. In nutrient-poor tropical soils, a single application of slow-release granular at planting suffices.
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