Mr Fothergills Morning Glory Grandpa Otts Seeds produce intense violet-blue blooms, each marked with a vivid ruby-red star. This fast-growing, self-supporting climber is ideal for covering trellis, walls and fences, creating a dramatic vertical display that flowers throughout the summer.
Striking violet-blue flowers with a bold, contrasting ruby star
Vigorous climbing habit reaching up to 3m (10ft) in one season
Excellent choice for trellis, arches, walls and screening unsightly areas
Long flowering period from June to October
Performs best in full sun with well-drained soil
Ideal for adding height and colour to cottage gardens and summer borders
Morning Glory Grandpa Otts is a classic and well-loved variety of Ipomoea, celebrated for its rich, velvety purple flowers that develop a distinctive red star at their centres. This visually striking combination ensures an unforgettable garden display. As a fast-growing half-hardy annual, it climbs rapidly and requires minimal support, making it an excellent solution for adding height or covering bare structures with lush foliage and vibrant blooms.
Well-suited to sunny locations, this variety provides an extended season of interest, bringing colour from early summer into autumn. Easy to grow indoors before planting out, it is a rewarding choice for gardeners of all experience levels.
Botanical Name: Ipomoea purpurea
Plant Class: Half Hardy Annual
Habit: Climbing
Position: Full Sun
Plant Height: 300cm (120in)
Flower Colour: Purple
Sow indoors MarchApril at a depth of 0.5cm (“) in trays of moist compost.
Maintain a temperature of 1520C (6068F) for germination.
Seedlings appear in approximately 1421 days.
Transplant seedlings 5cm (2″) apart when large enough to handle, holding by a leaf.
Harden off gradually before planting outside in MayJune, spacing plants 30cm (12″) apart.
Provide strong support such as canes, trellis or netting.
Flowers from June to October.
Caution: Harmful if eaten.
Perfect for trellises, fences and sunny borders, Morning Glory Grandpa Otts offers a bold and long-lasting floral display. A simple and reliable way to add height, colour and interest to your garden.
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