Description
Ipomoea tricolor blue star has great flowers (approximately 12 – 15 cm of diameter) white coloring and and its star is very outstanding and well demarced in tom de azul.
It is a very quick growth trimmer and the flowers may arise in a little week after the plant. A highly recommended variety.
Like all morning glories, the plant is enveloped around the structure with its twigs. Generally grows to a height between 2.50 and 3.50 meters. The leaves are in the form of heart and the flowers in the form of trumpets, predominating to this variety the white painted by times of blue, with stars wellly demarced in tone of blue.
That name (morning glory), which designates many of the 500-700 species of ipomoea, must be the behavior of their flowers opened during night or light of day.
Ipomoea tricolor is widely used as an ornamental species worldwide. Quickly copper structures like slings, fences, arches and generalally is used to discharge undesired spaces in the garden.
Rustic, easy cultivation plant, not tolerant to frost and generally in tempered climate regions is cultivated only as annual; while in tropical climate regions it is composed as a species perene.
The species are also cultivated on vases decorating varandas and beirais de janelas.
A spark variety, forming a screen repeated vegetation of flowers in a variety very rarely offered as the true blue star.
Germination Guide
🌍 Mexico, Central and South America (tropical regions)
Easy
Ipomoea tricolor, the Mexican morning glory, is a highly ornamental annual climbing vine native to tropical Mexico and Central America. It features trumpet-shaped flowers in shades of blue, pink, or white with distinctive white and yellow markings. This vigorous vine germinates quickly and reliably when seeds are properly pre-treated, making it ideal for rapid garden coverage.
Germination
Germination time
Expect germination in
7 – 14 days
Temperature
Min 65°C
Ideal 72°C
Max 85°C
Substrate moisture
💧💧 High
Sowing depth
Lightly covered
Seed Pre-treatment
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Soaking — 24 hours
Soak in warm water (70-85°F) for 12-24 hours following seed scarification to enhance germination
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Mechanical scarification
Nick or lightly sand the hard seed coat with sandpaper, file, or a sharp blade to scratch the surface without damaging the embryo
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Additional notes
Mechanical scarification followed by warm water soaking is essential. Seeds have a hard coat that must be broken for reliable germination.
Substrate & Container
Recommended substrate
Peat-based mix with vermiculite or well-draining seed starting medium
Recommended container
Seedling tray with clear plastic humidity dome or cover
Growing Tips
Pre-treat seeds by scarifying with sandpaper and soaking in warm water for 12-24 hours before sowing. Sow 1/4 inch deep in moist, well-draining seed-starting mix. Keep soil temperature at 65-85°F and maintain high humidity until germination occurs (7-14 days). Use a clear plastic cover or humidity dome. Newly germinated seedlings require humidity and consistent moisture. Transfer seedlings to larger containers as soon as they develop roots. Harden off gradually before transplanting outdoors after the last frost. Plant in full sun with fertile, well-drained soil enriched with organic matter. Despite its frost-tender nature, the species self-seeds prolifically and can provide flowers from summer through first frost.
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