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Ipomoea batatas 'Red'

Sweet Potato Vine

  • »  Brightly colored leaves are great for mixed containers and garden beds

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  • Category:Annual
  • Breeder:Ball Floraplant
  • Hardiness Zone:10-11
  • Height:10-12 in
  • Spread:24-36 in
  • Spacing:24-24 in
  • Bloom Color: Black
Attributes
• Border or Bed
• Container
• Ground Cover
• Hanging Basket
Critter Resistance
• Deer Resistant
Exposure
• Full Sun
Foliage Color
• Red
Habit
• Spreading
• Trailing
Season of Interest (Foliage)
• Summer
Soil Moisture
• Average Water
Additional Information about Ipomoea batatas 'Red'

  • Densely branched SolarPower holds its shape and color in the landscape and mixed combos all Summer long, and it works well with companion plants.
  • Medium vigor and a well-branched habit.
  • Most efficient in production.
  • SolarPower’s tidy habit allows for more plants per rack at retail. Best for gallon containers, 10 to 12-in. (25 to 30-cm) hanging baskets, mixed containers and landscapes.
  • A small-pot solution for northern regions.
  • Black Improved and Lime Improved are a perfect match with the existing Red, and make the three varieties in the series more uniform.

Growing & Maintenance Tips for Ipomoea batatas 'Red'

Thrives in the heat of the Summer. Little fertilization required.
Bloom Time: Spring, Late Spring, Summer, Autumn