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Ipomoea 'Raffles'
Botanical Name: Ipomoea nil 'Raffles'
Type: Half-Hardy Annual Climber

Ipomoea 'Raffles', a stunning variety of Japanese Morning Glory, is celebrated for its exquisite double blooms in shades of blue, lavender, or violet, often with frilled edges and star-like markings. This fast-growing climber creates a spectacular vertical display, perfect for fences, trellises, arches, and containers. Blooming in the warmth of summer mornings, it brings an exotic elegance to any sunny space.

Plant Details

Type: Half-hardy annual climber
Height: 180–200 cm (with support)
Spread: 30–45 cm
Flowers: July – September (open in morning, fade by afternoon)
Position: Full sun; fertile, well-drained soil

Growing Information

Sow: Indoors March–April; plant out after last frost
Germination: 7–14 days at 20–25°C
Tip: Nick or soak seeds overnight before sowing to speed up germination
Spacing: 25–30 cm apart
Care: Provide support early; water in dry spells; remove spent blooms

Why You’ll Love It

Stunning double and semi-double flowers with frilled petals
Rapid climber – covers fences or trellises with ease
Exotic Japanese styling adds unique charm
Ideal for vertical colour in small spaces

Top Tip
Morning glories bloom best in lean soil — avoid overfeeding to encourage more flowers and less foliage.

Perfect For

Trellises, arches, and obelisks
Container gardens and balconies
Cottage or exotic garden schemes
Fast, summer-long vertical displays

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