10 FIRECRACKER VINE Flower Mina Lobata Exotic Love Spanish Flag Ipomoea Seeds

Description:
Name: Firecracker Vine
Other common names: Spanish Flag, Fire Vine, Exotic Love Vine
Scientific name: Mina Lobata ‘Exotic Love’ syn. Quamoclit Lobata / Ipomoea Lobata
Color: Red, orange, yellow, and white flowers, all on 1 stem
Plant seeds: When soil temperature warms to 70°F
Bloom time: Summer to fall / year-round in tropical climates
Hardiness Zone: Reseeding annual
Plant height: 8-10 feet
Plant spacing: 9-12 inches
Light requirements: Sun to part shade
Soil & water preferences: Average
Quantity: 10 seeds
Description:
The Firecracker Vine, native to Mexico and South America, is admired for its vibrant, fast-growing vines that flower within the first year from seed, making it suitable to grow as an annual in any region. These plants will also reseed themselves, providing new plants in the following seasons. The extensive blooming period lasts all summer into fall and can even continue year-round in tropical conditions.
These plants are tolerant of heat and drought and are ideal for container gardening. The lush foliage of the Firecracker Vine, supported by trellises, arbors, arches, or fences, provides excellent coverage for less attractive sights.
Impressive 5-inch spikes of flowers extend over the three-lobed green leaves. The striking 1-2 inch tubular flowers begin as red and progress to orange, yellow, and white, displaying all colors simultaneously along the spikes. Rich in nectar, the flowers allure bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds. Additionally, these flowers are suitable for cutting, bringing a splash of color indoors.