Morning Glory - Flying Saucer

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The Morning Glory Flying Saucer, 'Tpomoea tricolor', is a sister of 'Heavenly Blue'. The Flying Saucer displays a blue star that has a crystal white background with radiating stripes of sky blue. Flying Saucer flowers are 5 inches across and they exhibit a throat that is tinted with soft lemon yellow. Flying Saucers bloom from summer until first frost and will bloom more abundantly during cool weather. The flowers open in the morning and close in the evening. Flying Saucer Morning Glory prefers full sun and average ,sandy, well drained soil. Water them frequently so they do not dry out. Morning Glories seem to bloom earlier and with more blooms when they are constricted to a pot. Plant in the spring after the last average frost date. Plants started too early are less vigorous than those started later. This excellent vine will cover fences and trellises, grow as ground cover, or hang in large baskets or pots. ... more information

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