Japanese Morning Glory 'Heian Akathuki'

Ipomoea nil

Family
Convolvulaceae (kon-volv-yoo-LAY-see-ee)
Genus
Ipomoea (ip-oh-MEE-a)
Species
nil (nil)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade
Foliage
Good Fall Color
Height
15-20 ft. (4.7-6 m)
Spacing
3-6 in. (7-15 cm)
Hardiness
Not Applicable
Danger
Seed is poisonous if ingested
Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
All parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Bloom Color
Red
Scarlet (dark red)
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Blooms repeatedly
Other Details
Category
Annuals
Vines and Climbers
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size
Other details
May be a noxious weed or invasive
Soil pH requirements
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
From seed; winter sow in vented containers, coldframe or unheated greenhouse
From seed; stratify if sowing indoors
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
From seed; direct sow after last frost
From seed; germinate in a damp paper towel
From seed; germinate in vitro in gelatin, agar or other medium
Scarify seed before sowing
Self-sows freely; deadhead if you do not want volunteer seedlings next season
Seed Collecting
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Brooksville, Florida

Baker, Louisiana

Lafayette, Tennessee

Brazoria, Texas

Plano, Texas

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Gardener's Notes:

2
positives
1
neutral
0
negative
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Brooksville, FL (Zone 9a) | February 2008 | positive

There are variations on the name / spelling of this cultivar:
Heian Akathuki
Heian Akatsuki
Heian No Akatsuki
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Baton Rouge area, LA (Zone 8b) | August 2006 | positive

This one is one of best. It is standing up the heat in zone 8 like a trooper. It still needs the insect and disease prevention like every...Read More

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Jones Creek, TX (Zone 9a) | February 2005 | neutral

From the beginning this one starts with verigated seedlings that are a huge silvery green. Following some weeks later with giant red to ...Read More

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