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Morning Glory 'Crimson Rambler'
Morning Glory 'Crimson Rambler'
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Morning Glory 'Crimson Rambler'

Ipomoea purpurea
Cherry red flowers with a star and white centers open every morning on this sturdy, reliable twining vine. One of the best vintage morning glories, 'Crimson Rambler' was introduced by D.M. Ferry in 1939. A beautiful old variety that is quick to bloom. Self sows. Cannot ship to AZ.
SKU #S216
Caution: Poisonous. The purchaser assumes all liability related to the use of this product.
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Approximate Seeds Per Packet
120
Lifecycle
Annual
Annual Hardiness
Tender Annual
Mature Size
6-10' h x 1' w
Sun
Full sun
Soil
Regular, well-drained
Season
Summer to fall
Color
Cherry red
Features
Attracts Butterfly
Attracts Bees
Attracts Hummingbirds
SOWING INSTRUCTIONS
Depth:
1/4-1/2" Tip: Nick or file the seed coat prior to soaking seeds in warm water for 24 hours prior to sowing.
Sprout Time:
5-14 days
Seed To Bloom:
12-14 weeks
Starting Indoors:
Sow in pots about 4 weeks before last frost. Keep at 65-80°F. Cover with humidity dome to retain moisture until germination occurs.
Starting Outdoors:
Direct sow about two weeks after last frost.
WHEN TO SET OUTSIDE
After last frost, when soil has warmed.
PLACEMENT & CULTIVATION
This old-fashioned twining vine has smaller flowers than I. nil, but makes up for that with its cheerful free-blooming nature. Provide a tall trellis or fence for Morning glory Crimson Rambler to twine about. Blooming starts later in mid-summer and continues until fall frost, the flowers staying open in cloudy weather or in the fainter light of fall.
Final Spacing:
1'
Water Requirements:
Medium Water Use
Watering Details:
About 1" per week, more during especially dry, hot spells.
Soil pH:
Slightly acidic to slightly alkaline.
Fertilizer:
Mix in 2" of compost prior to planting and apply a flower fertilizer at bud set for more abundant blooming. Avoid nitrogen fertilizers that favor foliage growth over flower development.
Diseases & Pests:
No major problems.