Grandpa Ott, Ipomoea Seeds

Grandpa Ott Ipomoea Seed

Deep purple trumpets glow around vivid pink stars
Classic heirloom vines climb walls and fences
Morning flowers open early with rich saturated color
Tough plants tolerate lean garden soils

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Key Attributes

Botanical Name

Ipomoea purpurea

Days to maturity

65 Days

Sun

Full Sun

Packet

100 Seeds

About Grandpa Ott, Ipomoea Seed, Ipomoea Seed

The Grandpa Ott Ipomoea is a classic Morning Glory that produces beautiful deep purple blooms with a small, bright pink center! This favored variety is a tall growing vine flower that will climb up walls and fences. The Grandpa Ott's beautiful blooms open up to reveal its lovely petals. This variety is one of the easiest morning glories to grow!

Growing details

Planting

Sow Depth

1/2"

Days to Germination

5–14 days

Germination Type

N - Nick Seed Coat

In-row plant spacing

6-12"

Plant profile

Life Cycle

Annual

Plant Height

Above 96 inches

Growth Habits

Climbing, Vining

Seed & variety

Seeds Per Ounce

2,813

Color

Purple, Red

Seed Type

Open Pollinated

Before Planting

For Ipomoea, select a sunny, sheltered site with fertile, well-drained soil and room for vigorous growth. Incorporate compost without overfertilizing, and install a sturdy trellis or support before planting to avoid disturbing roots later. Check whether ipomoea seed benefits from scarification, soaking, or another pretreatment before sowing.

Planting

Start ipomoea indoors 4–10 weeks before the last spring frost, or direct sow after frost where the season is long. Keep the medium warm and evenly moist until emergence, then provide strong light and airflow. Harden seedlings gradually before transplanting into warm soil. Space ornamental ipomoea vines 6–12 inches apart beside their support.

Watering

Ipomoea benefits from even moisture during active growth. Water when the upper soil begins drying, applying enough to reach the roots while keeping foliage dry whenever possible.

Fertilizer

Ipomoea needs only moderate feeding. Use diluted balanced fertilizer during active growth, following label rates and limiting nitrogen so plants remain compact and flower freely.

Harvesting

Harvest ipomoea as buds begin opening or when blooms reach full color, depending on intended use. Cut above a branching point, place stems in water promptly, and remove spent flowers regularly.

Tips

Train ipomoea onto its support while stems are flexible. Check ties as vines thicken, prune only when necessary for access or airflow, and prevent unwanted self-seeding.

Pests & Diseases

Ipomoea may develop rust, white rust, leaf spots, stem rot, or mosaic viruses. Remove rusted leaves and plants with mottled, distorted vines. Avoid saving seed from symptomatic plants, rotate away from sweet potatoes and related morning glories, and prevent dense volunteer growth from carrying disease into the next season.

Monitor ipomoea for aphids, thrips, mites, beetles, slugs, and chewing caterpillars. Remove badly infested growth, use physical controls first, and apply labeled treatments outside pollinator-active hours.