Morning Glory Grandpa Ott Seeds
Direct sow seeds in average soil in full sun two weeks after danger of frost has passed.
Morning glory grandpa ott seeds. The grandpa ott morning glory is a half hardy annual. Opening in the morning to reveal a ruby red star extending from the throat the velvety flowers 2 3 in. 5 7 cm close in the afternoon hence the common name. Morning glory seeds grandpa otta lovely deep rich purple grandpa ott morning glories are a unique hue that simply glow when the sunlight shines in your garden perfect for trellises or fences morning glories are natural climbers that will climb anything in their path if not directed.
Morning glory grandpa ott. Morning glory seed has a hard seed coat. Morning glory is a vigorous vine. These seeds have been lovingly tended for years by grandpa ott s family and the seed savers exchange.
The grandpa ott s beautiful blooms open up to reveal its lovely petals. This self sowing annual given to sse co founder diane ott whealy by her grandpa ott who lived on a 40 acre farm in st. Grandpa ott s velvety intensely purple flowers are subtly accented with a wine red star and make a vivid garden display. To aid germination nick or cut the seed coat with a nail file and soak the seed overnight.
Grandpa ott produces striking deep purple funnel shaped flowers with magenta stars in the throats. Vines grow up to 15 tall p p. They flower in the early morning from summer until frost. A magnificent heirloom morning glory from bavaria germany ipomoea nil grandpa ott is an annual vine with emerald green heart shaped leaves and intense royal purple trumpet shaped flowers.
Morning glory grandpa otts seeds ipomoea purpurea. It looks wonderful grown over trellis walls and fences and has a long flowering season. Its leaves are mid to dark green and heart shaped making a strong foliage for the trumpet shaped blooms. Intense violet blue flowers marked with a vivid ruby star.
One of two plants that inspired the creation of seed savers exchange grandpa ott s morning glory bears beautiful deep purple flowers with red stars at their center. Choose a location next to. A vigorous fast growing climber that is self supporting. This variety is one of the easiest morning glories to grow.
The grandpa ott ipomoea is a classic morning glory that produces beautiful deep purple blooms with a small bright pink center. It s a very old variety which has dark purple flowers with a red star. Lucas iowa can climb to 15 feet tall if given a support to grow on. Get the ferry morse line 1 gram grandpa ott morning glory seed 1899 full sun produces a distinctive annual plant with green heart shaped leaves topped with dark purple flowers from the home depot.
This favored variety is a tall growing vine flower that will climb up walls and fences.