When Do Morning Glories Bloom? A Detailed Guide to Planting Methods

Morning glory is what we call the trumpet flower, because its shape resembles a brightly colored little trumpet. Morning glories come in a wide range of colors, and common varieties include the round-leaf morning glory, the large-flowered morning glory, and the lobed-leaf morning glory. They have a certain ornamental value and are grown in many places in our country. In addition, morning glory seeds also have a certain medicinal value. So when do morning glories generally bloom? A guide to planting methods is attached.

1. When do morning glories generally bloom?

Morning glories generally bloom in summer and autumn, that is, around July to September, and the flowering period differs among varieties.

The colors of morning glories include purple, peach red, crimson, blue, white, mixed colors, and so on. They are not strict about the growing environment, and we can usually see them growing by the roadside as well.

2. Morning glory planting methods

1. Seed treatment

Morning glory seeds are very hard. If sown directly, they take a relatively long time to germinate, and the germination rate is not high either. In order to germinate earlier, the seeds should be soaked and pre-germinated in advance. Soak the morning glory seeds in warm water for one day, and once the seeds have absorbed enough water, they can be sown.

2. Raising seedlings

Morning glory seeds germinate relatively quickly in an environment of 20 to 30°C. Sowing is generally done in April or May, and the planting time differs among varieties. Place them on a seedbed of fine sand, and under suitable humidity they will germinate in about ten days. Once the cotyledons have fully opened, they can be transplanted. The timing of transplanting is very important. If it is too early, the seedlings are too fragile and easily damaged. If it is too late, the roots are easily damaged, which is not good for subsequent growth and development.

3. Planting out

Once the morning glory seedlings in the pot have grown two or three true leaves, they can be planted out, as by then the root system has developed relatively well. An appropriate amount of base fertilizer should be added to the potting soil and mixed evenly with the soil.

4. Light conditions

Morning glories need diffused light, and the direction of the pot should be rotated regularly so that they receive sufficient light. About four hours of light per day is enough to meet their growth needs. In summer, direct sunlight will cause morning glories to develop yellow leaves, die back, and so on. Therefore, shade measures must be taken properly.

5. Soil treatment

If morning glories are grown in pots, relatively low-growing varieties are generally chosen. Unlike open-field planting, potted morning glories have higher requirements for soil. The soil should be loosened regularly, and if soil compaction occurs, an appropriate amount of organic fertilizer, leaf mold, and so on can be added to deal with it.

6. Water and fertilizer

When watering morning glories, it is best not to use cold water directly; water that has been left in the sun for one or two days is better. In addition, the amount and frequency of watering should be determined according to the moisture of the soil and the growth of the morning glories. Do not water too much at one time, to avoid waterlogging and root rot.

Morning glories like fertilizer. In addition to the base fertilizer in the soil, a water-soluble fertilizer should be applied once every month.