How to Care for a Morning Glory Bush

The lovely bush morning glory thrives in gardens and containers under the proper conditions. Its flowers are trumpet-shape and come in a variety of shades of pink, blue and even white. Drought tolerant when fully established, they can be grown as a showpiece or can be clumped together to form a backdrop for smaller plants.

Bush morning glory seeds
Sandy, well-drained soil
Sunny location
Garden plot or container large enough for full-grown plant
Fertilizer with phosphorus
Water
Pruning shears

Instructions

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  Start from seed in spring in the garden after the last chance of frost. Choose a place in the garden, or a container, with good sun and sandy, well-drained soil.
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  When your plant is young, fertilize it frequently with a fertilizer containing phosphorus to encourage good root development. Make sure you check the label and apply only the amount recommended.
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  Once the plant is well-established, do not use too much water or fertilizer or the plant to be too bushy and will have fewer blooms.
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  The plant will grow to 2 feet and can be up to 3 feet wide. In zones where the bush can be grown as a perennial, it is best to prune it heavily in the late fall to encourage the plant to renew itself.
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  Bush morning glories are hardy in zones 8 to10. Like morning glory vines, bush morning glory will sometimes seed itself in the garden. This bush can become invasive in some climates and soils.

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