Ipomoea purpurea 'Shadow Dance' — Climbing, Trailing

Overview

Ipomoea purpurea 'Shadow Dance' is a climbing, trailing climber wall shrub in the genus Ipomoea, part of the Convolvulaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Ipomoea purpurea 'Shadow Dance' 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 purpurea 'Shadow Dance' is a deciduous climbing plant cultivar within the Ipomoea genus, known for its twining growth habit and tubular or funnel-shaped flowers. This cultivar 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 hardy to H1c and is best grown in spring and summer. Propagation can be achieved through seed or softwood and semi-ripe cuttings.

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 purpurea 'Shadow Dance' 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 purpurea 'Shadow Dance'

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 purpurea 'Shadow Dance'?

Ipomoea purpurea 'Shadow Dance' prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.

What soil does Ipomoea purpurea 'Shadow Dance' need?

Ipomoea purpurea 'Shadow Dance' grows best in loam soil. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.

Is Ipomoea purpurea 'Shadow Dance' hardy in the UK?

Ipomoea purpurea 'Shadow Dance' 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 purpurea 'Shadow Dance'?

Seed, softwood or semi-ripe cuttings.

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