Dwarf morning glory
Dwarf morning glory: Sowing, planting and harvest calendar
Dwarf morning glory is Convolvulus tricolor, an ornamental member of the bindweed family, Convolvulaceae. Native to the Mediterranean region, it is generally grown as an annual and can be a short-lived perennial in suitable conditions. Its habit is low, bushy and spreading. The flowers resemble those of climbing morning glories, but the stems do not form a long climbing vine. The species is valued for tricoloured flowers displayed relatively close to the ground.Branching stems carry simple leaves arranged alternately. Foliage is green, with oval to elongated leaves and generally smooth margins. The plant forms a flexible mass whose branches may spread out or trail. Height often remains within a few tens of centimetres, with differences according to selection and conditions. Branching creates several flowering tips and a broader outline than one upright stem, contributing to its appearance as a low garden plant.Flowers appear singly in leaf axils rather than in…
