How to Grow Morning Glory “Party Dress”: Your Complete Guide

Getting Started with Morning Glory

Introduction

Morning Glory “Party Dress” is a stunning climber that enriches your garden with magenta-pink tubular flowers from summer to autumn. This half-hardy annual quickly climbs up supports, making it an eye-catching addition to fences, trellises, or walls.

Preparation and Sowing

Seed Preparation

Before you sow, soak the seeds for 48 hours to improve germination rates.

Sowing Guidelines

• You can sow directly where you want the plants to flower between May and June.
• For early blooms, sow indoors between March and April. Use a sunny windowsill or propagator for warmth.

Seedling Care and Transplanting

Indoor Seedling Care

Once germinated, prick out seedlings into individual pots and grow them on until the risk of frost has passed. Then transplant them to their final position.

Outdoor Seedling Care

If you’ve sown the seeds outdoors, thin out the plants to about 30 cm apart once they’ve germinated.

Ongoing Plant Care

Providing Support

These plants are vigorous climbers, so be sure to provide adequate support structures like trellises or fences.

Aftercare

This plant can cover a large area in a single season, requiring sturdy support to thrive.

Final Thoughts

Enjoying Your Morning Glory

With proper care, your Morning Glory “Party Dress” will bring vibrant colours and dynamic growth to your garden, making it a standout feature in any outdoor space.