Overview
Ipomoea Hazelwood Blues mixed is a climbing, trailing climber wall shrub in the genus Ipomoea, part of the Convolvulaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Ipomoea Hazelwood Blues mixed 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 Hazelwood Blues mixed is a climbing and trailing cultivar of the Ipomoea genus, known for its twining growth habit and deciduous foliage. It thrives in full sun on a south-facing, sheltered aspect with fertile, moist but well-drained loam soil, tolerant of a range of pH levels. Suitable for patios, containers, conservatories, and greenhouses, this cultivar is hardy to H1c and is best grown in sub-tropical conditions. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings and 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 Hazelwood Blues mixed 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 Hazelwood Blues mixed
- 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 Hazelwood Blues mixed?
Ipomoea Hazelwood Blues mixed prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Ipomoea Hazelwood Blues mixed need?
Ipomoea Hazelwood Blues mixed grows best in loam soil. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.
Is Ipomoea Hazelwood Blues mixed hardy in the UK?
Ipomoea Hazelwood Blues mixed 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 Hazelwood Blues mixed?
Seed, softwood or semi-ripe cuttings.
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