Morning Glory 'Raffles Pink' (Ipomoea purpurea) - is a captivating, rare annual vine that dazzles with its soft, rosy-pink trumpet-shaped flowers with frilly edges, each up to 7-10cm wide, featuring a subtle white throat and delicate veining for a romantic, vintage charm.
This collector's gem is fast-growing climber reaches 3-4.5m tall, twining gracefully over trellises, fences, or arbors, with heart-shaped green leaves providing lush foliage. The blooms unfurl from August to September, drawing hummingbirds and butterflies to your garden. Perfect for tropical paradises, it's heat-loving, low-maintenance, and self-seeding for endless enchantment.
Growing: Nick hard seed coat with a nail file or soak 24 h in 30°C water (germination 75–90%). Sow anytime in tropics – rainy season for fastest growth. Bury 1 cm deep in pots or directly at support base.
Germination: 5–10 days.
Spacing: 20–30 cm apart; thin to strongest vines.
Timing: Blooms 6–8 weeks after sowing; plant monthly for continuous color waves.
Light: Full sun (6–8 h); tolerates light shade in 35°C+ heat.
Soil: Rich, well-draining loam, pH 6.0–7.5. Amend clay with 30% compost + sand. Raised beds or pots (15 L+) with drainage holes are perfect.
Support: Trellis, netting, or wires 2.5–4 m tall – vines climb 30–50 cm/week.
Watering: Keep soil consistently moist during establishment; reduce once rooted. Water 2–3 cm/week in dry periods.
Fertilizing: Apply balanced liquid fertilizer (10-10-10) monthly at half strength.
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