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

Featured Videos

Gardener's Notes:

2
positives
0
neutral
0
negative
Sort By:
Sort By:
W
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

O
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.

Featured
Common Blue Butterfly
(Polyommatus icarus)
Chestnut-mandibled toucan
(Ramphastos swainsonii)
Featured
Common Blue Butterfly
(Polyommatus icarus)
Chestnut-mandibled toucan
(Ramphastos swainsonii)