Morning Glory Grandpa Ott’s
Grandpa Ott’s’ is an exquisite, dependable bloomer. This vigorous vine with gorgeous flowers and beautiful heart-shaped leaves will cover fences and trellises, trail on the ground, or hang from large baskets or containers. May self-sow. Caution: Parts of this plant are toxic if ingested.
Variety Info
- Family: Convolvulaceae
- Native:
Neotropics - Hardiness: Perennial in USDA zones 10 and warmer; usually grown as an annual
- Exposure: Full sun
- Bloom Period: Summer to frost
- Plant Dimensions: 8′ to 10′ vines
- Variety Info: 2″–3″ across, rich royal purple petals marked with a vivid, almost incandescent ruby star, and a pinkish-white throat
- Attributes:
Attracts Butterflies, Attracts Hummingbirds, Attracts Pollinators, Deer Resistant
Sowing Info
- When to Sow Outside:
RECOMMENDED: 1 to 2 weeks after your average last frost date. Plants started too early outside will end up less vigorous than plants started when warmer. - When to Start Inside:
4 to 6 weeks before transplanting outside. Sow into a biodegradable pot that can be directly planted in the ground to avoid disturbing roots. - Days to Emerge:
5–15 days - Seed Depth: ½”
- Seed Spacing:
A group of 3 seeds every 6″–12″ - Thinning:
When 2″ tall, thin to 1 every 6″–12″
