Organic Morning Glory 'Flying Saucers'
Organic morning glory 'Flying Saucers' (Ipomoea tricolor) from the seed company Gaia, a spectacular vine with two-tone blue and white flowers
The morning glory 'Flying Saucers' is a striking annual vine, known for its large, two-toned flowers of deep blue streaked with white, reminiscent of the shape and brilliance of a flying saucer . Its broad, ruffled blooms naturally attract bees , butterflies , and hummingbirds . Vigorous and fast-growing, it climbs to 8 to 10 feet , making it ideal for covering trellises, fences, pergolas, or balconies. Undemanding, it is an excellent choice for adding a burst of celestial color to vertical spaces.
Companion plants : Black-eyed Susan, Sweet Alyssum, Marigold, Nasturtium, Clematis, Bee Balm, Juniper, Yew, Pole Bean
Enemy plants : Hops
Spread/growth : Fast-growing climbing vine
Plant height : 240 to 300 cm
Quantity per packet : 20 seeds
Certification : Organically grown
Special features : Large, two-tone blue/white flowers, fast-growing, attracts pollinators, vertical ground cover, self-seeds
Leaf color : Medium green, heart-shaped
Texture/flavor : Decorative flowers, not edible
Cold tolerance : Not hardy (annual)
Farming method
Scarification is necessary to facilitate germination. Sow indoors 4 to 6 weeks before the last frost, or directly outdoors after all risk of frost has passed. Sow the seeds 6 mm deep. Germination occurs in 8 to 10 days at temperatures between 21 and 30°C (optimum 23°C). Plant in full sun (level 3) with moderate watering (level 2).
Space the plants 30 to 45 cm apart, with 45 to 60 cm between rows. Provide sturdy support: trellis, fence or arch.
Harvesting and preservation
Morning glories are not harvested for food, but the seeds can be collected at the end of the season, when the seed pods dry and turn brown. Store them in a dry place to allow for self-seeding or replanting the following year.
Usage ideas
• To create a blue and white floral wall on a trellis
• For decorating balconies, pergolas or fences
• In a pollinator garden
• In contrasting association with dark-eyed Susan
• To transform a corner of the garden into a flowery sky all summer long
The 'Flying Saucers' morning glory brings a celestial charm and an explosion of color, ideal for enhancing any vertical space. A spectacular, easy-to-grow, and prolific annual heirloom.
