About
A vigorous, twining evergreen perennial to around 3m in height, with heart-shaped green leaves. Large, wide, funnel-shaped pale blue flowers with a white throat open over a long period from late spring to autumn.
About the genus
Ipomoea can be annuals or perennials, often twining, or evergreen shrubs, with simple, lobed or dissected leaves and tubular or funnel-shaped flowers which may be solitary or borne in racemes or panicles
Growing conditions
SunlightFull sun
Soil typeChalk, Loam, Sand
Soil pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureWell-drained
AspectSouth-facing, West-facing
ExposureSheltered
UK hardinessH2
Plant details
Plant typeClimber Wall Shrub
HabitClimbing, Trailing
FoliageEvergreen
Height2.5-4 metres
Spread0.5-1 metres
Time to full height2-5 years
Suggested usesCottage and informal garden, Patio and container plants
ToxicityHarmful if eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling. Pets: Harmful if eaten. For further information and contact numbers regarding pets, see the HTA guide to potentially harmful plants
Care notes
CultivationGrow as an annual climber in moist but well-drained soil in full sun, sheltered from cold winds. Very easy to grow from seed. Keep well-watered and feed during the growing season. Performs well both in the ground or a pot
PruningNo pruning required
PropagationPropagate by seed. See sowing seeds indoors for further advice
Pest resistanceMay be susceptible to glasshouse red spider mite
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-free