20 Organic Star of Yelta Morning Glory Seeds [approx]

Name: Morning Glory: Star of Yelta

Latin Name: Ipomoea purpurea

Plant Type: Annual

Plant Height: 150-400 cm

Description: Star of Yelta is one of the most beautiful varieties of Morning Glory. The flowers vary from light to dark purple. With a star pattern at the centre of the flower. It is a very fast growing climbing plant. New flowers open every morning and then wither in the evening.

Seed Origin: Austria

Sowing: March to May

Flowering: June to October

How To Grow Morning Glory Star Of Yelta From Seed: Seeds can be started indoors 4 to 6 weeks before the last frost. Transplanting and direct sowing into your flower bed should be done once the risk of frost has passed. Germination can take between 7-21 days.

Using seedling modules or small pots, plant 1 seed per pot/cell. When the seedlings become established, transplant to their final place in the garden. Be careful of the roots when transplanting, as they don’t like disturbance. 

For direct sowing, plant 2 seeds every 30cm. After the seedlings establish, this to leave only the strongest plant in place.

Morning Glory grows rapidly after planting out, it can grow up to 3 metres or more in one season.