Description
Milky Way Morning Glory Seeds 5765.
Fast-Growing Climbing Vine with Large White Blooms Accented by Pale Blue Stripes.
Milky Way Morning Glory (Ipomoea purpurea) is an extraordinary open-pollinated variety prized for its large, elegant blossoms featuring pristine white petals accented by soft, pale blue star-like stripes radiating from the centre. Reaching 2 to 4 m in height, this vigorous annual vine produces lush, heart-shaped foliage and a continuous display of stunning trumpet-shaped flowers that open fresh every morning. Ideal for training up fences, trellises, arbours, and pergolas, Milky Way brings a refined, luminous look to sunny garden structures.
Quick Seed Details
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Product Code: 5765
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Botanical Name: Ipomoea purpurea ‘Milky Way’
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Type: Open-Pollinated Climbing Annual
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Height / Length: 2–4 m
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Plant Spacing: Thin to 15 cm apart
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Light Requirement: Full Sun
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Soil Preference: Moist, well-draining garden soil
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Germination: Approx. 14 days (Soak seeds overnight prior to planting)
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Seed Depth: 6 mm deep
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Seed Count: Approx. 25–30 seeds per packet (25 seeds per gram)
What you need to know to Plant & Grow
Morning Glories possess hard seed coats and sensitive roots; soaking seeds prior to direct outdoor sowing yields the highest success.
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Seed Preparation: Soak seeds overnight in warm water for 12 to 24 hours before planting to soften the tough outer shell and speed up germination.
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Direct Sowing (Recommended): Morning Glories dislike root disturbance from transplanting, so starting seeds indoors offers no real advantage. Direct sow pre-soaked seeds outdoors in mid to late May once soil has warmed and spring frost risks have passed. Sow seeds 6 mm deep and 7.5 cm apart in a sunny location with moist, well-draining soil.
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Germination & Thinning: Seeds will germinate in approximately 2 weeks. Thin young vines to 15 cm apart when they reach 7.5 cm in height.
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Support & Fertilizer Care: Provide a strong trellis, fence, or arbor for vines to climb. In naturally rich garden soil, avoid high-nitrogen fertilizers to prevent heavy foliage growth at the expense of blossoms. In poor soils, apply a balanced, dilute fertilizer regularly to maintain steady vigour and flower output.
Why Milky Way Morning Glory Seeds belong in Your Garden
If you want fast vertical coverage paired with uniquely striped, large white-and-blue blooms, Milky Way Morning Glory is an exceptional choice. Its easy direct-sowing requirements and reliable, fast-climbing habit make it a low-maintenance favourite for Canadian garden trellises, fences, and patio screens.
