Ornamental Sweet Potato Vine (Ipomoea batatas) is one of my new favorite plants this year. The photo at left (click to enlarge) shows this vine newly planted in a container at the end of May. The photos below show this same container today, with the sweet potato vine cascading down the sides along with a dark purple Wave Petunias. This vine grows very fast and lush with deep purple and green twining leaves. I had to place it up on a table and have still had to clip back the runners away from the bench and from the hot concrete where it’s sitting. This container gets full sun most of the day, and in our summer heat requires lots of water. I will definitely be growing this vine again next year. As always, click on the photos to view larger versions.
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Sweet Potato Vine and wave petunias
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A closer look
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What a beautiful combination to have in a basket. The vine is absolutely stunning to work with the bright purples.
Thanks, Michele. I’m happy with this combination, and agree that it works well with the purple petunias.
Another new one for me; I love it. Is it an annual then?
Hi Quietpaths, yes, it is an annual, and so easy to grow! I just love it too and will grow it again next year.
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