Morning Glory ‘Ensign Red’ – Seeds (Convolvulus tricolor)

The Morning Glory ‘Ensign Red’ is a stunning dwarf variety of Convolvulus tricolor that produces bright crimson-red trumpet-shaped blooms with golden-yellow throats. Unlike climbing morning glories, this compact type forms neat, bushy plants that flower profusely throughout summer. Its vibrant, bold red flowers bring instant color to beds, borders, and containers.

What Makes It Special

• Rare red-flowered dwarf morning glory

• Non-climbing and compact, ideal for small spaces

• Blooms heavily through summer with minimal care

• Perfect for creating striking bedding displays

Key Features

• Botanical name: Convolvulus tricolor

• Variety: Morning Glory ‘Ensign Red’

• Seed count: Approx. seeds per pack

• Height/Spread: 20–30 cm tall, spreading 25 cm

• Position: Full sun; prefers well-drained soil

• Flowering period: Summer to early autumn

Ideal For

• Bedding and border displays

• Patio pots and window boxes

• Rock gardens and sunny edges

• Adding bold red accents to summer gardens

Sowing Instructions

1. When to sow: March–May indoors, or April–June outdoors after frost

2. How to sow:

   • Sow seeds 0.5 cm deep in trays or directly in garden soil

   • Keep soil moist until germination (7–14 days)

   • Needs warmth and sun to thrive

3. After germination:

   • Thin seedlings to 20–25 cm spacing

   • Pinch back young growth for bushier plants