Convolvulus tricolor, 'Royal Ensign'

Genus: Convolvulus

Species: tricolor

Variety: 'Royal Ensign'

Family Name: Convolvulaceae

Seed Catalogue No.: 382G

Hardiness: Hardy

Lifecycle: Annual

Suitable for: Summer Bedding

Colour: Blue

Flowers: July, August, September

Lighting Conditions: Full Sun

Soil Type: Clay, Chalk, Sand, Loam

Soil Acidity: Alkaline, Neutral, Acid

Moisture: Well-drained

Germination Instructions

Sow indoors. Surface sow onto moist well-drained seed compost. Cover with a fine layer of vermiculite. Ideal temp. 18°C. Germination takes 3-4 weeks. Transplant seedlings once large enough to handle to 8cm pots and grow on. Acclimatise and plant out once danger of frost has passed with 50cm spacing.

Growing Instructions

Prefers any ordinary, including poor soil types in full sun. Drought tolerant. Will requite a frame, or fence on which to climb. Requires little attention.

Cultivation Instructions

Trim as required to maintain an attractive shape. May self-seed.

When to Sow

• Sow Under Cover/Plant Indoors
• Flowers/Harvest

Approximate number of seeds per packet: 165

Please note we pack the majority of our seeds by volume so the number of seeds indicated is only an approximation.