Royal Ensign Dwarf Morning Glory ecologically grown seeds(Convolvulus tricolor)

Name: Royal Ensign Dwarf Morning Glory ecologically grown seeds ( Convolvulus tricolor )
Brand: Gaia
Price: 4.99 CAD
Availability: InStock

Product code : GAIAS-0317

‘Royal Ensign’ is a compact, non-climbing dwarf morning glory that forms a 30 to 45 cm mound. Deep blue flowers with a white throat and yellow centre appear successively through summer. Grow it in full sun and well-drained soil in a border, rock garden, or container. The packet contains approximately 20 ecologically grown seeds. Read the packet directions before starting and keep the label so the variety remains clearly identified throughout the season. Prepare a clean, loose, well-drained growing medium and moisten it before placing the seeds so they are not displaced by the first watering. Keep the seedbed evenly moist without standing water because excess moisture reduces air around developing roots.

Royal Ensign Dwarf Morning Glory ecologically grown seeds (Convolvulus tricolor) ‘Royal Ensign’ is a compact, bushy annual in the morning-glory family. Unlike climbing morning glories, it does not form a long vine; it develops a low mound approximately 30 to 45 cm tall and wide. Deep blue funnel-shaped flowers with a white throat and yellow centre appear successively through summer. This habit suits borders, rock gardens, flower beds, and sunny containers. The packet contains approximately 20 ecologically grown seeds for ornamental garden use. Its rounded shape fits naturally along the front edge of a colourful flower bed.

Sow indoors four to six weeks before the last spring frost, or sow directly around the end of frost season when the soil can be worked. Cover seed lightly, keep the medium evenly moist without saturating it, and provide bright light promptly after emergence. Harden seedlings off gradually before transplanting. Space plants approximately 30 to 45 cm apart to accommodate their spreading habit and maintain airflow. This variety does not require a trellis and should not be treated as a vigorous morning-glory vine growing several metres tall. Keep each sowing clearly labelled until the plants are established in their final location.

Grow ‘Royal Ensign’ in full sun and average, moderately moist, well-drained soil. Light afternoon shade can help during intense heat, although strong light supports abundant flowering. Water when the soil surface begins to dry and allow excess water to drain freely. Established plants tolerate heat and brief dry periods reasonably well. Remove faded flowers regularly to extend the display. This plant is offered for ornamental use; its seed and other parts are not intended for consumption. Keep the labelled packet with the crop throughout the season. Check container-grown plants regularly because their growing medium can dry faster during warm or windy weather.

Uses in the garden

Place this low annual where its three-coloured flowers can be viewed closely, such as along a path, at the front of a bed, in a rock garden, or in a pot. Avoid positioning it behind tall plants that create shade. For a balanced arrangement, choose neighbours that also prefer sun and well-drained soil. Maintain spacing so each mound keeps its rounded shape and air circulates freely. Read the packet directions before starting and keep the label so the variety remains clearly identified throughout the season. Prepare a clean, loose, well-drained growing medium and moisten it before placing the seeds so they are not displaced by the first watering. Keep the seedbed evenly moist without standing water because excess moisture reduces air around developing roots. Move seedlings into bright light as soon as they emerge and rotate containers regularly to encourage balanced growth. Where several seedlings compete for the same space, thin carefully and retain the strongest plants without disturbing their roots. Before outdoor planting, gradually acclimatize young plants to wind, sunlight, and changing temperatures over several days. Follow the stated spacing so air can move between plants and each plant receives adequate light, water, and nutrients.

01 How many seeds are in the packet?

The packet contains approximately 20 ecologically grown seeds. Store it in a dry place and keep the label with the seedlings so the variety remains correctly identified. ‘Royal Ensign’ is a dwarf morning glory, Convolvulus tricolor , rather than a climbing Ipomoea. The seed is sold for ornamental cultivation and is not intended for consumption. Read the packet directions before starting and keep the label so the variety remains clearly identified throughout the season. Prepare a clean, loose, well-drained growing medium and moisten it before placing the seeds so they are not displaced by the first watering. Keep the seedbed evenly moist without standing water because excess moisture reduces air around developing roots.

02 How should the seeds be started?

Sow indoors four to six weeks before the last frost, or direct sow when the soil can be worked around the end of frost season. Cover seed lightly and keep the mix moist without standing water. Provide bright light after emergence, harden seedlings off gradually, and space them 30 to 45 cm apart in their final location. Read the packet directions before starting and keep the label so the variety remains clearly identified throughout the season. Prepare a clean, loose, well-drained growing medium and moisten it before placing the seeds so they are not displaced by the first watering. Keep the seedbed evenly moist without standing water because excess moisture reduces air around developing roots.

03 How long does germination take?

Emergence depends on temperature, moisture, and seed freshness. Keep the medium evenly moist but never saturated, and do not allow the surface to dry completely. Move seedlings into bright light as soon as they appear. If emergence is uneven, continue steady care instead of adding excessive water, which can reduce air around developing roots. Read the packet directions before starting and keep the label so the variety remains clearly identified throughout the season. Prepare a clean, loose, well-drained growing medium and moisten it before placing the seeds so they are not displaced by the first watering. Keep the seedbed evenly moist without standing water because excess moisture reduces air around developing roots.

04 How should planting be organized?

Place ‘Royal Ensign’ in full sun at the front of a bed, in a border, rock garden, or container. Allow 30 to 45 cm between plants to accommodate their width and maintain airflow. No trellis is needed. Choose neighbouring plants that also prefer well-drained soil and prevent taller species from creating persistent shade. Read the packet directions before starting and keep the label so the variety remains clearly identified throughout the season. Prepare a clean, loose, well-drained growing medium and moisten it before placing the seeds so they are not displaced by the first watering. Keep the seedbed evenly moist without standing water because excess moisture reduces air around developing roots.

05 When should it be harvested?

This variety is grown for ornamental flowers rather than a food harvest. Remove faded blooms through summer to extend the display, then remove plants after the first frost. The seed and other parts are not intended for consumption. If you plan to save seed, first verify appropriate regulatory conditions and the isolation needed to keep the variety true. Read the packet directions before starting and keep the label so the variety remains clearly identified throughout the season. Prepare a clean, loose, well-drained growing medium and moisten it before placing the seeds so they are not displaced by the first watering.