Ipomoea (Sweet Potato Vine)
Color Name: Sweet Georgia® Purple Heart
Ipomoea Purple Heart has stunning deep purple, almost black foliage that flows freely over the edge of hanging baskets and combination planters. It also makes a great annual groundcover in the landscape. Purple Heart is one of the shorter Ipomoeas growing to a height of 6-10 inches and can trail up to 24 inches. Grow Ipomoea in full sun to part shade and watch as it adds spectacular interest to your patio containers, window boxes and gardens. Purple Heart is particularly stunning, and contrasts well with bright pink and yellow companions.
Growing Tips: Plant in full sun or partial shade. Average garden soil. Sweet Potatoes require ample moisture and sulk at the first hint of drought.
When planting in containers, hanging baskets and window boxes, we recommend using our potting soil which is specially formulated for our plants. An application of a time release fertilizer at the time of planting will help to ensure the best possible performance. Zehr's Osmocote blend is perfect for the job. We also suggest fertilizing every two weeks during the hot summer months of June, July and August with Maxsea, which you can purchase at Zehr's. Begonias, Impatiens and most plants grown for foliage normally do not need as much fertilizer.
Photo courtesy of Ball Horticultural Company.
Ipomoea Purple Heart has stunning deep purple, almost black foliage that flows freely over the edge of hanging baskets and combination planters. It also makes a great annual groundcover in the landscape. Purple Heart is one of the shorter Ipomoeas growing to a height of 6-10 inches and can trail up to 24 inches. Grow Ipomoea in full sun to part shade and watch as it adds spectacular interest to your patio containers, window boxes and gardens. Purple Heart is particularly stunning, and contrasts well with bright pink and yellow companions.
Growing Tips: Plant in full sun or partial shade. Average garden soil. Sweet Potatoes require ample moisture and sulk at the first hint of drought.
When planting in containers, hanging baskets and window boxes, we recommend using our potting soil which is specially formulated for our plants. An application of a time release fertilizer at the time of planting will help to ensure the best possible performance. Zehr's Osmocote blend is perfect for the job. We also suggest fertilizing every two weeks during the hot summer months of June, July and August with Maxsea, which you can purchase at Zehr's. Begonias, Impatiens and most plants grown for foliage normally do not need as much fertilizer.
Photo courtesy of Ball Horticultural Company.
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Flower Color: Grown for Foliage Foliage Color: Purple Shades
Height: 6 to 8 Inches Spread: 20 to 26 Inches Hardy in Zone: 9 |
Blooms:
Foliage Season: All Season |
Exposure
Full Sun
Partial Shade
Soil Moisture Needs
Moderate
Attributes |
 Container  Trellis or Wall Colorful Foliage Hanging Baskets Landscapes Window Boxes
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