blue dawn flower

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I. indica is a vigorous twining evergreen perennial to 6m or more, with heart-shaped or 3-lobed leaves and wide-funnel-shaped blue or purple-blue flowers to 8cm across, opening over a long period from late spring to autumn

Scientific classification

Species: blue dawn flower (Ipomoea indica)
Genus: Ipomoea
Family: Convolvulaceae

Harmful if eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
Toxicity: Climber Wall Shrub · Conservatory Greenhouse
Plant type: 4-8 metres
Height: 0.5-1 metres
Spread: Evergreen
Foliage: Climbing
Habit: Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
Season of interest: Full sun
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Distribution of blue dawn flower

Distribution map

Pantropical

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Culture

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Toxicity

Harmful if eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling

Quick identification of blue dawn flower

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blue dawn flower care guide

Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Watering: Full sun
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Ideal temperature

Watering

Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings

Fertilizing

Balanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer

Pruning

Routine pruning is unnecessary; shorten overlong shoots to fit the available space. Prune in spring.

Propagation

Propagate by seed. See sowing seeds indoors for further advice

Growing

Grow under glass in a loam-based potting compost, in full light with shade from hot sun. Water freely when in growth and apply a balanced liquid fertilizer every two or three weeks. Water sparingly in winter. If grown in a container it can be put outside in summer

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