With furious bell flowers in its luggage, the magnificent morning glory climbs trellises, fences, facades and carports. As if the annual summer flower were aware of its short time, it puts on a breathtaking growth. The following answers to frequently asked questions explain why the Mexican flower beauty is still grateful and easy to care for.

Unfortunately, the beautiful morning glory is poisonous

Plant morning glory correctly

The summer blossom festival starts in mid-May. Prepare a loose, humus-rich soil for the morning glory in a sheltered location in full sun. Dig spacious planting holes in it at a distance of 30-50 cm. Optimize the excavation with compost, horn shavings (€32.93) and a little sand. Meanwhile, place the still potted root balls in lime-free water. After this preparation, it goes like this:

  • Place a potted morning glory in the center of each pit
  • Fill the planting hole with the substrate to just below the first pair of leaves
  • Water in soft water and mulch with leaves or grass clippings

To ensure that the delicate tendrils on the climbing aid take the desired path, attach them to the lower struts with a lot of finesse.
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care tips

There is not much effort to put into the maintenance program of a morning glory. The tropical summer plant puts on its magnificent dress of flowers and leaves when it is given the following horticultural attention in a sheltered location in full sun:

  • If the surface of the earth dries up, the morning glory is poured
  • Apply liquid fertilizer for flowering plants every 8-10 days from May to October
  • Alternatively, every 14 days, lightly rake in the mature compost and horn shavings (€32.93) and top up
  • In addition, shower the soil with nitrogen-rich nettle liquid manure
  • Consistently clean the withered flowers for a rich rebloom

When the enchanting Ipomoea has finished its summer guest appearance in the garden, cut the plant down to the ground or dig out the root ball.
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Which location is suitable?

The brilliant blooms require a full sun, warm and wind-protected location. If the morning glory acts as a facade greening, a place under the protection of a roof overhang is an advantage. Compared to the soil conditions, the exotic climbing artist proves undemanding. It thrives in any regular garden soil that is well drained and not overly acidic.
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What soil does the plant need?

The morning glory favors a fresh, moist, loamy-sandy soil, rich in nutrients and well drained. The summer flower is satisfied with a neutral soil acidity. The exotic beauty easily adapts to a slightly acidic pH value or a tendency in the alkaline direction.

When is flowering time?

With a lavish abundance of flowers from June to October, the morning glory lives up to its name. Cut out the faded flowers every few days because there are already new buds underneath. If you notice leaves shading buds and flowers, these will also be removed.

Cut morning glory correctly

Under your loving care, a morning glory sometimes takes its floral task too literally and goes beyond the dimensions. Trim the morning glory to shape in the middle of the season without hesitation. The flowers and leaves are not damaged. We also recommend regularly cleaning out wilted bell flowers for a colorful second bloom.

pour morning glory

The sunnier the weather, the more extensively the morning glory evaporates moisture from its enormous volume of leaves. Therefore, water the plant regularly as soon as the soil has dried on the surface. On warm summer days, this can be obligatory in the early morning and again in the evening. However, too much of a good thing leads to waterlogging and triggers root rot. Therefore, pour the water slowly from the spout onto the root ball and stop as soon as no more moisture is absorbed.

Fertilize morning glory properly

Don't let your morning glories go hungry, because they need plenty of energy for rapid growth and the impressive flowers and leaves. Fertilize with a liquid fertilizer for flowering plants every 8-10 days from May until the end of the flowering period. Optionally, every 14 days you can work the surface of the compost into the soil and spray the soil with nettle manure in between.

increase morning glory

Leave a few flowers on the morning glory in summer so that the spherical capsule fruits thrive. Collect these in autumn to dry the seeds inside and store them in a cool place until next spring. Please consider the toxic content of this work and wear protective gloves. From March sow the seeds like this:

  • Soak the seeds in water or chamomile tea overnight
  • Fill a seed tray with peat sand and moisten
  • Scatter the still moist seeds and sieve them thinly with substrate or sand
  • Set up in the heatable indoor greenhouse at 20-25 degrees Celsius

The seeds germinate within 10-21 days in a partially shaded location. Then prick out the strongest seedlings in 9 cm pots if they have at least 2 pairs of leaves. Until mid-May, take care of the young plants at 18-20 degrees on the bright window sill. In mid/late April, a little diluted liquid fertilizer every 8 days will get the seedlings going.

Morning glory in a pot

In the pot with integrated climbing aid or the flower box (€16.99) with built-in trellis, the morning glory bathes the balcony in a sea of summer blossoms. Choose good compost-based potting soil enriched with sand, lava granules or perlite as a substrate. A water-bearing layer of potsherds on the bottom of the pot prevents waterlogging. Plant an Ipomoea at a slight angle to the climbing aid and water generously. Maintain a constant water supply supplemented with weekly doses of liquid fertilizer. Clean the withered blossoms every 1-2 days and otherwise enjoy the furious blossom festival.

Is morning glory poisonous?

The spherical fruits of a morning glory are bulging with poisonous seeds. The consumption of small amounts can already lead to significant symptoms of poisoning, especially if the seeds end up in the small stomach of a child. So that children and pets are not tempted to snack on them, we recommend using alternative climbing plants in the family garden.
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Beautiful varieties

  • Heavenly Blue: Vigorous magnificent morning glories that strive towards the sky with light blue flowers on facades and trellises
  • Flying Saucers: Colorful Ipomoea, which draws attention to itself with blue and white funnel-shaped flowers
  • Sunrise Serenade: A summery feast for the eyes with double, white-pink flowers and rapid growth
  • Cameo Elegance: Morning glory captivates with pink-red flowers, white throat and green-white variegated leaves
  • Morning Star: Breathtakingly beautiful with crimson flowers, a white center and dense foliage

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