Morning Glory Scarlet O Hara Seeds

Morning Glory Scarlet O’Hara Seeds – Irish Plants Direct

 

A classic heirloom variety of Morning Glory, renowned for its rich, velvety blooms in deep scarlet red.

 

The trumpet shaped flowers open fresh each morning, glowing against a backdrop of lush green foliage and creating a dramatic vertical display on trellises, fences, and arches.

 

Scarlet O’Hara is vigorous and fast growing, quickly covering supports with colour and tetexture. This annual climber thrives in sunny positions and rewards gardeners with a long season of blooms from midsummer into autumn.

 

Its bold red flowers not only provide stunning ornamental value but also attract bees, butterflies, and hoverflies, enhancing biodiversity in the garden. 

 

Seed Qty Approx 2 grams

 

Sow

March to May indoors or direct sow after last frost

Germination

7 to 21 days at 18 to 22°C

Soil and Position

Well-drained soil in full sun. Ideal for trellises, fences, arches, and containers with support

Height/Spread

180 to 300 cm tall × 30 to 60 cm spread

Flowering

July to October

 

Sowing Instructions

 

Soak seeds overnight before sowing to aid germination. Sow indoors from March to May, 5 mm deep in moist compost at 18 to 22°C. Transplant seedlings when large enough to handle and harden off before planting out after the last frost. Alternatively, direct sow outdoors in late spring once soil has warmed. Provide support for climbing growth.

 

Grow and Maintenance

 

Water regularly during dry spells and feed occasionally for best performance. Train stems onto supports such as trellises or arches. Deadhead spent blooms to encourage continuous flowering. Morning Glory thrives in sunny, sheltered positions and is easy to grow once established.

 

Uses and Benefits

 

Velvety scarlet-red blooms with heirloom charm

Fast-growing climber for vertical displays

Long-flowering and heat-tolerant

Attracts bees, butterflies, and hoverflies

Ideal for trellises, fences, arches, and containers

 

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