These plants bloom from late spring until the first frost.
Sunlight helps these plants maintain their compact shape and lush foliage.
It prefers slightly acidicsoil pHbut tolerates neutral soil.
One of the quickest ways to kill dwarf morning glory is by overwatering and causingroot rot.
It cannot tolerate even mild frost.
It has no preference for humidity levels.
Fertilizer
Feed dwarf morning glory monthly in spring and summer.
Use a general-purpose liquid fertilizer and apply it according to the label instructions.
Do not feed the plant during the winter in warm climates where it is reliably hardy as a perennial.
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No deadheading of spent flowers is necessary, as these plants are self-cleaning; spent blooms fall off independently.
It is a fast-growing plant that will mature in a few weeks. '
Start dwarf morning glory indoors eight to 10 weeks before your area’s average last frost date.
Pots can be any material, but lightweight plastic is a good choice for hanging baskets.
Repotting should be done whenever the plant becomes root-bound.
It is a short-lived perennial and is usually discarded after a few years.
Before discarding, take stem cuttings to propagate new plants.
In colder climates, bring potted plants indoors to overwinter as houseplants.
Dwarf morning glory may continue to bloom all winter long if placed in a sunny window and watered regularly.
Inground and potted plants can survive outdoors year-round in warm climates.
Cut back the stems and reduce watering.
Do not feed during the winter months.
As the stems become woody with age, flowering is reduced.
Most gardeners growing this plant as a perennial replace it every three or four years.
Common Pests & Plant Diseases
Dwarf morning glory has no serious pest or disease problems.
How Long Does Dwarf Morning Glory Bloom?
The small flowers last only a day and are immediately replaced by new blossoms.
The only requirements for prolific blossoms are lots of sun, regular watering, and monthly feeding.
What Do Dwarf Morning Glory Flowers Look and Smell Like?
Dwarf morning glories are a true blue hue with five petals and a white star for a center.
It appears flatter than common morning glories, which have a trumpet-like shape.
It has no discernible scent.
Deadheading Dwarf Morning Glory Flowers
There is no need to deadhead or remove the spent blooms.
They fall off, and the plant replenishes its blooms on its own.
Under these circumstances, the plants will do poorly and may collapse from root rot.
Dwarf morning glory (Evolvus) is non-toxic.
Yes.Evolvulus arizonicus(Arizona blue eyes) is a 1-foot-tall mounding plant excellent for low-moisture gardens.
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Plant Propagation by Stem Cuttings.
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