How far apart should I plant Morning Glory?

Plant Morning Glory 30cm apart with 45cm between rows.

When does Morning Glory flower?

Morning Glory typically flowers approximately 60 days after transplanting.

Morning Glory is classified as Half Hardy.

Ipomoea purpurea

Half Hardy Warm Season Continuous Harvest

Sow indoors 4 weeks before last frost, or direct sow outdoors after frost risk has passed and soil reaches 15°C.

Sow seeds

Germination ~10d

Flowering ~90d

Sow seeds

Germination ~10d

Flowering ~90d

Approximate days from start

Care Essentials

Feed sparingly — a light balanced liquid feed monthly once established. Too much nitrogen produces lush foliage at the expense of flowers.
Morning glory is a vigorous annual climber that produces trumpet-shaped flowers from midsummer until frost. Each flower lasts only one day, opening in the morning and fading by afternoon, but plants produce new blooms daily. Seeds benefit from soaking overnight or nicking the hard coat before sowing. Needs warm soil to germinate — do not sow too early.

Companion Planting

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Growing Conditions

Min. soil temperature: 15°C+

Germination temperature: 18–30°C

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Space 30 cm apart along a trellis, obelisk, or fence. Provide vertical support — morning glory climbs 2-3m by twining and needs something to grip.

Feeding: Feed sparingly — a light balanced liquid feed monthly once established. Too much nitrogen produces lush foliage at the expense of flowers.
Watch for: Aphids on young growth
Red spider mite in hot dry weather
Slugs on seedlings
Self-seeding (can become invasive in warm climates)

How far apart should I plant Morning Glory?: Plant Morning Glory 30cm apart with 45cm between rows.
When does Morning Glory flower?: Morning Glory typically flowers approximately 60 days after transplanting.
Is Morning Glory frost hardy?: Morning Glory is classified as Half Hardy.

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