Ipomoea Heavenly Blue

Vigorous climber for a sheltered spot or conservatory. Bright green foliage with stunning sky blue flowers with white eyes, short lived but regularly replaced. Full sun is essential. Flowers July to October. Height 200-300cm. WHEN TO SOW March to April WHERE TO SOW Early sowings in pots of 4 seeds under glass at 18 ° C, or later sowings direct in the flowering site in group of 3 seeds, 15cm (6") between groups. WHAT TO DO NEXT Glasshouse sowings should be gradually hardened off before planting out in the flowering site once all risk of frost has passed 15cm (6") apart. Direct sowings should be thinned to single seedlings as they grow. MATURITY June to October HEIGHT 2.5m (8') HANDY TIP The beautiful flowers only last for one day, remove dead heads as soon as they have wilted to encourage further flowers.