Giant Wine-Red Blooms on Vigorous, Fast-Growing Vines!
Morning Glory Scarlet O'Hara
8- to 10-foot twining vine is just right for the lamppost or mailbox!
4 inches across and held wide-open, Scarlet O'Hara is a stunner!
The most magnificent red Morning Glory we have ever had the delight to grow, and one that always draws gasps and stares from visitors to the trial gardens! Scarlet O'Hara's blooms are a full 4 inches across, deeply colored and with a velvety texture that adds depth to their rich display. They arise in abundance in summer and fall, opening in the morning and tightly closed again by late afternoon. This vine is particularly vigorous and fast-growing--it's the one you want to quickly cover that ugly chain-link fence, show off to the neighbors on the mailbox, or climb the patio trellis.
Morning Glory is a breeze to direct-sow, but if you want even earlier blooms, start the seeds ahead indoors. It can tolerate a bit of shade--though blazing sun is its preference--and is especially useful in dry soils, where other plants have not been content. Drought-tolerant and ultra-easy, it climbs to about 6 feet. Pkt is 30 seeds. Cannot ship any Morning Glory to AZ.
| Genus | Ipomoea |
| Species | nil |
| Variety | Scarlet O'Hara |
| Bloom Season | Early Summer - Mid Fall |
| Habit | Vining |
| Plant Height | 8 ft - 10 ft |
| Bloom Size | 4 in |
| Item Form | Seeds |
| Additional Characteristics | Direct Sow, Flower |
| Bloom Color | Dark Red |
| Bloom Season | Fall |
| Light Requirements | Full Sun, Part Shade |
| Moisture Requirements | Dry |
| Resistance | Drought Tolerant |
| Soil Tolerance | Poor |
| Uses | Ornamental, Outdoor, Vines and Climbers |
| Restrictions | AZ, PR |
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I bought these seeds for the amazing color. But my leaves are a pale green and the flowers are a violet/fuschia color. However I did not amend the soil or add any fertilizer, so I am presuming that would have given me the results shown in the catalog. I'll try again next year!
