Claret
Ipomoea 'Claret'
In growth
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In bloom
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Planting Guide
| Spacing | 12-18 in apart |
|---|---|
| Planting depth | 1 in deep |
| Chilling hours | 0 |
| Life expectancy | 1 year (grown as annual) |
| Growth rate | Fast |
| Planted | 2023 |
| Bed | To Be Sorted |
Growing Conditions
| Sun | Full Sun |
|---|---|
| Water | Average |
| Soil type | Well-draining, fertile |
| Soil pH | 5.5 - 7.0 slightly acidic to neutral preferred |
| Zones | 3 to 9 |
| Native status | Cultivar |
Appearance
| Type | Vine |
|---|---|
| Leaf | Cordate (Heart-shaped) |
| Foliage colour | green, heart-shaped leaves |
| Bloom | purple, magenta flowers |
| Fruit | Capsule |
| Evergreen | Herbaceous |
Root System
| System | Fibrous/Adventitious Systems |
|---|---|
| Morphology | Mixed Fine & Coarse |
| Function | Mixed Orders |
| Propagation | seeds or cuttings from healthy stems with some sunlight exposure for germination and vigor |
Wildlife & Safety
| Attracts | Hummingbirds, Butterflies |
|---|---|
| Deer | Deer Resistant |
| Toxicity | Toxic to Dogs/Cats |
| Edibility | Toxic |
| Companions | Moonflower, Clematis |
Where it came from
| Grower | Generic |
|---|---|
| Bought at | Kulak's Nursery |
Care
Requires well-draining soil, consistent watering while avoiding soggy conditions. Prune regularly to encourage new growth.
Maintenance
Remove spent blooms promptly; deadheads flowers often for continuous flowering and remove dry leaves or yellowed foliage weekly to prevent disease spread.
Cleanup
Trim back old stems at the end of the season. Mulch can help control weeds, but not necessary.
Notes
Corrected fictional species name to broadly represent Morning Glory 'Claret'.