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Plant details
This is a stunning garden plant. In the summer, it can be used as an annual climber on walls, fences, over arches, or as ground cover. The large flower buds open to reveal deep purple, silk-like, 7cm (3in) blooms with lighter centres. You can also grow it in a container, where it will cascade over the side. If it is supported, it will climb to form a dome. Try letting it scramble over shrubs and in among other plants.
Family: Convolvulaceae
Genus: Ipomoea
Species: purpurea
Cultivar: Star of Yalta
Plant type: Hardy annual
Flower colour: Purple
Foliage colour: Dark green
Feature: Flowers
Sun exposure: Full sun
Soil: Well-drained/light, Clay/heavy, Acidic, Chalky/alkaline, Moist
Hardiness: Half hardy
Skill level: Experienced
Height: 180cm
Time to plant seeds: March to May
Reader reviews
postladyse
This is a lovely plant to have growing in a large pot with a small obelisk to climb,the dark blue/purple flowers stand out from the dark foliage with it's stunning white middle,a must for any garden.
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