Japanese Morning Glory 'Roman Candy'

Ipomoeanil

Family
Convolvulaceae (kon-volv-yoo-LAY-see-ee)
Genus
Ipomoea (ip-oh-MEE-a)
Species
nil (nil)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade
Foliage
Good Fall Color
Height
12-15 ft. (3.6-4.7 m)
Spacing
3-6 in. (7-15 cm)
Hardiness
Not Applicable
Danger
Seed is poisonous if ingested
Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
All parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Bloom Color
Pale Pink
Pink
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Blooms repeatedly
Other Details
Category
Annuals
Vines and Climbers
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Flowers are fragrant
Bloom Size
Other details
May be a noxious weed or invasive
Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
From seed; winter sow in vented containers, coldframe or unheated greenhouse
From seed; stratify if sowing indoors
From seed; direct sow after last frost
From seed; germinate in a damp paper towel
From seed; germinate in vitro in gelatin, agar or other medium
Scarify seed before sowing
Seed Collecting
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Wichita, Kansas

Dundee, Ohio

Scio, Oregon

Brazoria, Texas

Freeport, Texas

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Gardener's Notes:

2
positives
0
neutral
0
negative
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Jones Creek, TX (Zone 9a) | February 2005 | positive

"Roman Candy", pale Cotton candy-pink Japanese morning glory, with white picotee edges. A proflice bloomer that will have the vine covere...Read More

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Dundee, OH (Zone 5b) | September 2004 | positive

Roman Candy is a lovely shade of pink, edged with white. Blooms continue over and over again, never seeming to stop!! My vine grew over 12 feet tall.

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