Annual Climber
Flying Saucer Morning Glory is a captivating cultivar of Ipomoea tricolor that brings whimsical charm to any sunny garden. Named for its distinctive saucer-shaped flowers, this climbing vine produces blooms that open in the morning and close as the day warms, a characteristic behavior typical of morning glories. With its preference for full sun and straightforward growing requirements, it's an excellent choice for gardeners seeking quick vertical coverage and reliable flower production throughout the growing season.
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This variety earns its name from the unique form of its flowers, which spread open like tiny flying saucers on vigorous vines. It thrives in full sun and responds particularly well to direct outdoor sowing when conditions warm up. The plant shows noticeably stronger vigor when seeded into warm soil rather than started too early indoors, making timing your sowing an important factor in success. For those starting seeds indoors, using biodegradable pots allows you to transplant without disturbing the sensitive root system, setting the stage for healthy establishment in the garden.
As an ornamental flowering vine, Flying Saucer Morning Glory excels at creating vertical interest on trellises, arbors, and garden structures. Its morning-opening blooms make it a delightful choice for gardens where early-morning views are treasured, and it works beautifully as a screening plant where you want both aesthetic appeal and practical coverage.
Sow seeds indoors 4 to 6 weeks before your planned transplanting date. Use biodegradable pots that can be planted directly into the ground to avoid disturbing the sensitive root system. Sow seeds at a depth of ½ inch and keep soil warm and evenly moist until germination occurs.
Transplant seedlings outside 4 to 6 weeks after indoor sowing has begun. Move plants outside after your average last frost date when soil has warmed. Plant biodegradable pots directly into the ground at the same depth they were growing indoors.
Direct sowing is recommended and produces more vigorous plants than early indoor starting. Sow seeds outside 1 to 2 weeks after your average last frost date, or when soil has warmed sufficiently. Sow at a depth of ½ inch directly where you want the plants to climb.
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