Scarlet O'Hara Morning Glory Flower 50 Seeds.
Morning Glory ‘Scarlet O’Hara’ is a climbing vine characterized by its deep purple-scarlet flowers featuring a white throat. This tender perennial showcases large, funnel-shaped blooms and heart-shaped foliage. The flowers bloom in the morning and remain open for just one day. The plants typically flower from mid-summer to early fall. They are suitable for planting on trellises, arbors, lattice structures, or chain-link fences, and can also serve as ground cover. These plants thrive in full sunlight with moderate moisture levels and well-drained soil. ‘Scarlet O’Hara’ received the All America Selections award in 1939. This heirloom variety is popular for its ability to attract pollinators like hummingbirds and butterflies.
Common Names: Picotee Morning Glory, Ivy Morning Glory, Japanese Morning Glory
Latin Name: Ipomea nil
Species Origin: Introduced US Flower
Type: Garden Flowers
Life Cycle: Annual
USDA Zones: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
US Regions: California, Mountain, Arid/Desert, Plains/Texas, Midwest, Northern, Northeast, Southeast
Seeds per Ounce: 560
Stratification: No Stratification
Germination Ease: No Stratification
Sunlight: Full Sun
Plant Height: 28-36"
Plant Spacing: 18 - 24"
Color: Red
Bloom Season: Blooms Late Summer, Blooms Early Fall
Other: Attracts bees, birds, & butterflies
Sowing: In warmer areas, you can directly sow seeds in the spring once the soil hits 70-85 degrees F. To speed up germination, you can either nick the seed coat with a sharp knife or soak the seeds in warm water overnight. In cooler regions, start the seeds indoors about 6-8 weeks before the last spring frost; plant the nicked seeds about 1/4" deep and keep the soil moist but not soggy until they germinate, which should happen in 7-10 days if it's warm enough. Transplant the seedlings right after they sprout, as they don't like having their roots disturbed; make sure the soil temperature is at least 65 degrees F and there's no frost risk.
Growing: These plants thrive in well-drained, moist soil but can handle fairly dry conditions too; they love full sun. The vines grow super fast, especially in hot weather, so they'll need a lot of support like a fence or arbor. If they don't have support, they'll just spread out on the ground until they find something to climb on. This plant self-sows easily and attracts bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds. Just a heads up, we can't sell this seed to folks in AZ or MI.
Harvesting: These flowers don't do well as cut flowers, so it's best to enjoy them right in the garden.
Seed Saving: After they flower, this plant will create seed pods that you can pick as soon as the husk turns black. Take the seeds out of the husks and keep them in a cool, dry spot.
