Ipomoea nil Scarlett OHara (Morning Glory)
An incredibly eye-catching variety of Morning Glory, Ipomoea nil ‘Scarlett O’Hara’ is a magnificent annual vine with emerald-green, heart-shaped leaves and bold, rich red trumpet-shaped flowers. Opening in the morning to reveal their white throats, the velvety flowers, 4-5 in. (10-15 cm), close in the afternoon, hence the common name. Morning Glory produces new flowers daily and blooms continuously from early summer to early fall.
An incredibly eye-catching variety of Morning Glory, Ipomoea nil 'Scarlett O'Hara' is a magnificent annual vine with emerald-green, heart-shaped leaves and bold, rich red trumpet-shaped flowers. Opening in the morning to reveal their white throats, the velvety flowers, 4-5 in. (10-15 cm), close in the afternoon, hence the common name. Morning Glory produces new flowers daily and blooms continuously from early summer to early fall. Particularly vigorous and fast-growing, 'Scarlett O'Hara' is perfect to hide an unforgiving fence, climb a wall, or scramble through arbors and trellises. Give it room to grow and watch it head for the sky!
- This annual vine will twine its soft stems up to 8-10 ft. tall in one season (240-300 cm) and 3-6 ft. wide (90-180 cm). Self-seeds easily and can become a weedy nuisance without being invasive
- Thrives in full sun in average, evenly moist, well-drained soils.
- Deer resistant but attract butterflies and hummingbirds.
- Morning Glory requires support on which to climb such as pergolas, walls, or fences. Great in containers, hanging baskets, or as a groundcover too! Perfect in cottage gardens or Mediterranean gardens.
- Propagate by seed: Start seeds indoors 4-6 weeks before the last spring frost, or outdoors after frost danger has passed. Before planting, nick the hard-coated seeds with a file or soak them overnight in warm water.
- Virtually pest and disease free. No pruning required
- Native to Mexico and Central America.
- Ingestion may cause severe discomfort. Wear gloves and wash hands after handling
- Toxic to dogs, toxic to cats, toxic to horses.
Requirements
Hardiness | 2 – 12 |
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Heat Zones | 1 – 12 |
Climate Zones | 1A, 1B, 2A, 2B, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, A1, A2, A3, H1, H2 |
Plant Type | Climbers |
Plant Family | Ipomoea – Morning Glories |
Exposure | Full Sun |
Season of Interest | Summer (Early,Mid,Late)Fall |
Height | 8' – 10' (240cm – 3m) |
Spread | 3' – 6' (90cm – 180cm) |
Water Needs | Average |
Maintenance | Low |
Soil Type | Chalk, Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Showy |
Tolerance | Deer |
Attracts | Butterflies, Hummingbirds |
Garden Uses | Arbors, Pergolas, Trellises, Ground Covers, Hanging Baskets, Patio and Containers, Walls and Fences |
Garden Styles | Informal and Cottage, Mediterranean Garden |