Morning Glory ‘Flying Saucers’ – Seeds (Ipomoea tricolor)

Morning Glory ‘Flying Saucers’ is a spectacular climbing annual, producing large sky-blue and white striped blooms that resemble swirling galaxies. Vigorous and fast-growing, it’s perfect for covering fences, trellises, and arches, creating a dazzling vertical display throughout summer.

Why Grow ‘Flying Saucers’?

• Striking blue and white striped blooms

• Large flowers, up to 12 cm across

• Vigorous, quick-growing climber

• Attracts pollinators

Key Features

• Type: Hardy annual climber

• Height: 250–300 cm

• Flowering: July–October

• Position: Full sun, well-drained soil

• Uses: Trellises, fences, arches, pergolas

Ideal For

• Vertical garden displays

• Fast summer screening

• Adding dramatic color to outdoor spaces

Sowing & Growing

• Sow indoors: 4–6 weeks before last frost

• Sow outdoors: After frost, direct in soil

• Nick or soak seeds before sowing

• Germination: 7–14 days at 18–20°C

• Provide climbing support