Kikyo-Zaki Japanese Morning Glory seed mix
These thriving stunning morning glories have a deep and rich history in Japan where morning glory's popularity reaches its zenith. The Japanese have festivals and even stores that only sell morning glories! This particular variety is sought after and in my own opinion, one of the more beautiful and elegant. These deep intense blue, white, and pink blooms are a slight trumpet shape and suggest a more starlike shape as they extend. A crisp white border accentuates the bloom and enhances the visual appeal of this variety.
The greatest thing about the Kikyo-Zaki and every variety of morning glory is that they prefer soil that isn't nutrient-rich, they love soil on the drier side, and they are happy with just a full sun area. These will sprawl and climb up to 10 feet. Any trellis, tree, etc will prove an excellent playground for these guys. At the Denver botanic gardens here in Colorado, we fell in love with them the first time I saw them. They had them in flower beds with a string tied from the bed to their roof and the flowers created a beautiful canopy people could walk under. Your creativity on how these grow is your only limitation. These will reseed wherever you grow them and will continue to come back year after year. These are also excellent for attracting bees and hummingbirds.
Seed count: 10
Botanic name:
Ipomoea Nil Kikyo-zaki
Plant spacing:
4-6 inches
Color:
Intense blue, white and pink
Sowing depth:
1/2 inch
Sun requirements:
Full sun / part shade
Utilization:
This kikyo-zaki mix is a great option for providing shade, and privacy where it climbs. These will also add stunning colors to any garden while attracting hummingbirds.
Frost hardy:
No
Maturity days:
3-4 months
Life cycle:
Annual
Can I start indoors:
Yes
Container friendly:
Yes
Other names:
Asagao, hoshi-zaki, picotee
Vine Habit: