Ipomoea Seeds – Heavenly Blue

Ipomoea ‘Heavenly Blue’ is a classic and beloved climbing plant known for its large, sky-blue trumpet-shaped blooms that open each morning to greet the sun. This vigorous vine grows quickly, covering fences, trellises, and arbors with lush green foliage and vivid blue flowers. Ideal for adding color and vertical interest to gardens, patios, and balconies, this variety is easy to grow and thrives in warm, sunny locations. The brilliant blue blossoms make it one of the most popular choices for home gardeners seeking a striking yet low-maintenance flowering vine.

Features:

• Produces stunning, vibrant blue trumpet-shaped flowers with white centers.

• Fast-growing vine ideal for fences, trellises, and garden arches.

• Attracts butterflies, bees, and other pollinators.

• Heat-tolerant and easy to grow in a variety of soils.

• Blooms continuously during the warm months.

• Suitable for containers or direct garden planting.

Specifications:

• Scientific Name: Ipomoea tricolor ‘Heavenly Blue’

• Common Name (US): Morning Glory

• Plant Type: Annual climbing vine

• Bloom Color: Bright sky blue with white throat

• Plant Height: 8–12 feet (240–360 cm)

• Sunlight Requirement: Full Sun

• Soil Type: Well-drained, moderately fertile soil

• Watering: Regular watering; allow soil to dry slightly between waterings

• Germination Time: 10–14 days

• Days to Bloom: 65–75 days after sowing

• Sowing Method: Direct sow after last frost or start indoors 4 weeks before transplanting

• Spacing: 12 inches apart

• Growing Season: Spring to Fall

• USDA Hardiness Zones: 3–10 (grown as annual in all zones)

• Best Planting Months (by Zone):

  • Zones 3–5: May to June

  • Zones 6–9: April to May

  • Zones 10–11: February to March

• Use: Trellises, fences, arbors, containers, and decorative vertical gardens