Overview
Ipomoea batatas 'Sweet Caroline Green Yellow' (Sweet Caroline Series) is a climbing, trailing climber wall shrub in the genus Ipomoea, part of the Convolvulaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Ipomoea batatas 'Sweet Caroline Green Yellow' (Sweet Caroline Series) grows best in full sun, and tolerates loam soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H1c. Suggested uses include patio and container plants, sub-tropical, climber and wall shrubs and conservatory and greenhouse.
About
Ipomoea batatas 'Sweet Caroline Green Yellow' is an ornamental cultivar of the Ipomoea genus, known for its climbing and trailing habit. This deciduous plant thrives in full sun on a south-facing, sheltered aspect, preferring fertile, moist but well-drained loam soil with a pH ranging from acid to alkaline. Suitable for patios, containers, conservatories, and greenhouses, it is best grown in sub-tropical conditions. The plant is hardy to H1c in the UK and can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It is particularly attractive during spring and summer.
Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Ipomoea
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil type
- Loam
- Soil pH
- Acid, Neutral, Alkaline
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H1c
Plant details
Ipomoea batatas 'Sweet Caroline Green Yellow' (Sweet Caroline Series) size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Climber Wall Shrub
- Habit
- Climbing, Trailing
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Suggested uses
- Patio and container plants, Sub-tropical, Climber and wall shrubs, Conservatory and greenhouse
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Ipomoea batatas 'Sweet Caroline Green Yellow' (Sweet Caroline Series)
- Propagation
- Seed, softwood or semi-ripe cuttings
- Pest resistance
- Susceptible to glasshouse red spider mite and glasshouse whitefly
- Disease resistance
- Susceptible to fusarium wilt, powdery mildews and virus diseases
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Ipomoea batatas 'Sweet Caroline Green Yellow' (Sweet Caroline Series)?
Ipomoea batatas 'Sweet Caroline Green Yellow' (Sweet Caroline Series) prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Ipomoea batatas 'Sweet Caroline Green Yellow' (Sweet Caroline Series) need?
Ipomoea batatas 'Sweet Caroline Green Yellow' (Sweet Caroline Series) grows best in loam soil. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.
Is Ipomoea batatas 'Sweet Caroline Green Yellow' (Sweet Caroline Series) hardy in the UK?
Ipomoea batatas 'Sweet Caroline Green Yellow' (Sweet Caroline Series) has an RHS hardiness rating of H1c, meaning it needs a warm, frost-free position of 5–10°C and is best grown under glass in the UK.
How do I propagate Ipomoea batatas 'Sweet Caroline Green Yellow' (Sweet Caroline Series)?
Seed, softwood or semi-ripe cuttings.
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