Description
A trepadeira that presents us with a mix of flowers in tons of white, creme, ocre and red in just one example.
A trepadeira of the family convulaceae, native of tropical regions of the americas, mexico, where is widely cultivated as ornamental plant; flowering in summer and autumn. In cold temperature regions is treated as an annual plant.
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Species prefer its plant in the full sun, where prospes with greater success and excellent development, but is tolerant to partial shading. Appreciates only humid that offers good drainage.
The tubular flowers, in multiple colors and a true coringe for our gardens.
In tropical and subtropical regions, the self-semeia species after the first plantation.
The species are quite rustic and easy to cultivate, suitable for coverage of slings, arches, caramanchões, grades, walls and others.
Rhs and agm award for that species.
Especially attractive for kisses-flowers, birds and butterflies.
The multi-colored mina lobata’s multi-colored ribbons is a kingdom for our gardens. Adapts very well to plant planting.
Germination Guide
🌍 Mexico and Brazil
Easy
Ipomoea lobata 'Exotic Love', also known as Firecracker Vine or Spanish Flag, is a vigorous annual climber native to Mexico and Brazil with deeply lobed, attractive foliage. It produces distinctive one-sided racemes of small tubular flowers that transition from scarlet red to orange, yellow, and cream-white, creating a striking gradient effect. Seeds have a tough coat and germinate best when scarified or soaked before sowing in warm conditions.
Germination
Germination time
Expect germination in
7 – 20 days
Temperature
Min 18°C
Ideal 21°C
Max 24°C
Substrate moisture
💧 Medium
Seed Pre-treatment
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Soaking — 8 hours
Soak seeds in tepid or warm water for 8-24 hours prior to sowing to speed germination; use water only, no additional chemicals
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Mechanical scarification
Nick or file the seed coat gently; alternatively, soak overnight in tepid water for 8-24 hours to soften the hard seed coat
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Additional notes
Pre-treatment is recommended but not strictly required; soaking or scarification significantly improves germination rates
Substrate & Container
Recommended substrate
Well-draining seed starting mix or ordinary garden soil; organically rich, fertile soil preferred
Recommended container
Individual pots or cells (1-2 inches), shallow trays with 2-inch spacing, or direct sowing outdoors after last frost
Growing Tips
Soak seeds overnight in warm water or nick the seed coat before sowing to improve germination rates. Maintain consistent warmth of 70-75°F (21-24°C) for fastest sprouting. Do not sow too early in spring as plants will sulk in cold weather; sow indoors 5-6 weeks before last frost or directly outdoors when soil temperature exceeds 50°F (10°C). Keep soil consistently moist but never waterlogged. Once seedlings emerge, provide bright light immediately to prevent legginess. These vigorous vines require full sun (6+ hours daily) and benefit from support structures such as trellises or arbors. Space plants 10-18 inches apart. Use low-nitrogen fertilizer to encourage flowering over vegetative growth. Seeds do not require light to germinate, so can be started in a warm, dark location initially.
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