Alternative Names:
comm. Ornamental Sweet Potato
Narrative Description:
Sumptuous burgundy-purple leaves. The most likely variety to produce flowers.
Ideal Conditions:
Prefers full sun with free-draining soil or compost.
Possible Situation:
Excellent as a colourful addition to summer baskets and containers. These can be mixed with many other basket and bedding plants to make a stunning display of colour and texture.
Accreditations /
Awards:
Resilience:
Tender
Habit:
Trailing
Height x Spread / Trail:
25 x 30 cm
Features:
Typical Season:
Summer
Flower Colour:
Foliage Colour:
purple
Flowering Time:
June - September
Planting Recommendations:
Basket
Container
Prefers:
Full Sun
Temperature Tolerance:
To keep this plant over winter it must be kept in a frost free area.
Plant Care:
Family:
CONVOLVULACEAE
Genus:
Ipomoea
Species:
batatas
Series:
Cultivar:
Purple
Alternative Names:
comm. Ornamental Sweet Potato
UPOV:
SWEET CAROLINE PURPLE
UPOV No:
EUPVR 15711
Category:
Summer Patio Foliage
Recommended Pot Sizes:
11cm
1Ltr
Pot Spacing:
Leave enough room so that foliage does not overlap within crop time.
Typical time required from pot to sale:
0 weeks over Winter
8 weeks in Spring / Summer
Based on producing a finished pot size of 1L for plug products and 2L for liner products. (*)
Growing Media / Irrigation / Water Capacity:
Free draining - keep evenly moist
Feeding / Fertilser
(during crop time):
NPK balanced feeding
Feeding Frequency:
Requires normal/regular feeding (Standard EC)
Recommended pH:
Standard 5.0 to 5.5
Growth Regulation PGR:
Due to the current approval situation, please contact your PGR provider
Temperature During Production:
Warm crop 11 - 19°C
Temperature During Transport:
12-16°C
Available for Delivery:
March - May
Recommended Sales Window:
April - August
Forecast Availability:
| Wk/Yr: | 05/25 | 15/25 | 25/25 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Qty: | 2 | 9 | 165 |
Please note: this forecasted availability is a guide only. Quantities can be increased or produced earlier on request.
Common Pests:
Aphid
Common Diseases:
|
100 Plants / Tray |
50 Plants / Tray |
50 Plants / Tray |
|
50 Plants / Tray |
50 Plants / Tray |
Additional Notes (*):
All information provided is based on producing a default finished pot size of 1L for our plug products, and 2L for 7cm and 9cm liner products. For alternative pot sizes please adjust cultural notes accordingly.
Finishing times - Based on average estimated climatic and environmental conditions, and are for guidance purposes only.
Temperature – These conditions assume a protected ornamental growing environment. Recommended growing is generally above 5°C.
Feeding – Does not specify controlled release or liquid fertiliser application. This choice will depend on your conditions, requirements and preferences – please contact your fertiliser consultant for suitable products to meet your requirements.
Growing media and pH – Is shown for guidance purposes only - please contact your growing media consultant for suitable growing media to meet your requirements.
Disclaimer
This information is for guidance purposes only and is based upon our own growing environment and experience during trials. It is wise to use your own knowledge about your growing conditions and local environment in order to make informed cultural decisions.
