Dwarf morning glory: Sowing, planting and harvest calendar
When and how should you sow dwarf morning glory under cover?
Sow dwarf morning glory, Convolvulus tricolor, under cover in spring to raise plants before moving them outside. This is a low, spreading plant, not a daylily or four o'clock. Provide a bright place where the growing medium stays around 15 to 20°C. A shelter that becomes very cold at night does not provide the conditions of a temperate room.
Use pots or cells with drainage holes, filled with moist, freely draining seed compost. Terracotta pots are not essential. Distribute seeds without crowding and cover lightly, following packet guidance on depth. Water gently and maintain steady moisture without standing water. Label the sowing to avoid confusing it with other plants.
After emergence, provide plenty of light and ventilate. If seedlings stretch and become pale, check light levels rather than adding fertiliser. Separate young plants gently when large enough to handle, preserving roots and their soil ball. Gradually accustom them to sun and outdoor conditions. Plant after frost danger has passed, using spacing suited to mature spread. Do not move fragile seedlings directly into cold soil.
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