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Spotlight™ Black Heart Ipomoea

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Plant Details:

Scientific Name: Ipomoea batatas

Common Name: Sweet Potato Vine

Hardiness Degree: 45°F (7.2°C)

Blooming Season: Spring, Late Spring, Summer, Late Summer, Autumn

Plant Habit: Mounded, Spreading

Characteristics: Drought Tolerant, Colorful/Attractive Foliage, Heat Tolerant, Low Maintenance

Water: Medium

Fertilize: Once a month

Spacing: 10 - 14" (25 - 36cm)

Height: 8 - 10" (20 - 25cm)

Width: 16 - 20" (41 - 51cm)

Exposure: Partial Sun, Sun

General Information: Bold-colored leaves brighten up any container or window box.

Grower Information:

  • The first compact ipomoea series offers popular heart and cut-shaped leaf varieties!
  • Spotlight’s compact, naturally branched habit is ideal for packs and small pots. Great for mixes, too.
  • The series features bold, eye-catching colors and holds its color in extreme heat.
  • It is a great compact solution for southern regions.

Has a slightly more mounded, upright habit when compared to NEW Lime Heart.

'Balspotbart'

Protection Information: PP30,637

(Flowering Only License)

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