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Magenta Splash

Ipomoea hybrid

vine

Magenta Splash is a stunning ornamental morning glory hybrid featuring heart-shaped leaves with striking white variegation and vibrant magenta-pink flowers. This vigorous climbing vine produces abundant blooms throughout the growing season and is prized for its dramatic foliage contrast and tropical appearance.

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Example Magenta Splash timeline · Pittsburgh, PA (Zone 6b)

  1. Plant Magenta Splash

    Around Apr 17

    Near Pittsburgh's average last spring frost.

  2. Tend & protect

    Late spring–summer

    Watering, feeding, and pest-watch reminders.

  3. Harvest Magenta Splash

    Around Jun 1

    ≈ 45 days after planting

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Growing Conditions

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Sun: Full sun, 6-8 hours daily for best leaf variegation and flowering
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Water: Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged; reduce watering in winter. Drought tolerant once established but performs best with regular watering.
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Spacing: 12 inches
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Days to maturity: 45-60 days to first flowers
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Planting depth: 0.25 inches for seeds; transplants at soil line

Soil

Type: Well-draining loamy soil
pH: 6.0-7.0
Amendments:
compost peat moss perlite

Growing Zones

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Thrives in zones 9b-11; grown as an annual in cooler zones

9b 10a 10b 11a 11b

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Growth Stages

1

Germination & Seedling

7-14 days

Seeds sprout with cotyledons emerging; tiny heart-shaped leaves appear

Soak seeds 24 hours before planting or scarify lightly; keep soil warm (70-75°F); maintain consistent moisture without waterlogging

2

Vegetative Growth

4-6 weeks

Vigorous vine growth with heart-shaped leaves showing white variegation patterns; leaf color becomes more pronounced

Train vines onto support structure; pinch growing tips early to encourage bushier growth; fertilize every 2-3 weeks with balanced fertilizer

3

Flowering

8-16 weeks (or until frost)

Abundant magenta-pink trumpet-shaped flowers appear in leaf axils; flowers open in morning and close by afternoon

Deadhead spent flowers to encourage continuous blooming; maintain consistent watering; avoid excessive nitrogen which reduces flowering

4

Peak Production

4-8 weeks

Dense flowering with multiple blooms per plant; variegated foliage remains vibrant

Continue regular fertilization and watering; monitor for pests; pinch back leggy growth to maintain shape

5

Senescence/Frost

Variable with first frost

Plant declines as temperatures drop below 50°F; foliage and flowers deteriorate

In warm zones, vines may persist; in cooler areas, plant will die back; remove dead material or mulch heavily

Companion Planting

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Plant with:

Clematis Mandevilla Trumpet vine Bougainvillea Sweet potato vine Ornamental grasses

Avoid planting near:

Black walnut trees Plants sensitive to dense shade

Common Pests

  • Spray with neem oil or insecticidal soap every 7 days; release parasitic wasps; increase air circulation

  • Mist foliage regularly; spray with neem oil; increase humidity; prune heavily infested areas

  • Spray with strong water stream; use insecticidal soap; apply neem oil; encourage beneficial insects

  • Hand-pick in early morning; use beetle traps; apply spinosad if severe

Uses

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Garden Screening & Vertical Interest

Craft

Use as a living screen on trellises, arbors, or fences to create privacy and dramatic vertical gardens. The variegated foliage and vibrant flowers provide stunning ornamental impact. [source]

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Pollinator & Hummingbird Attraction

Wildlife

The trumpet-shaped magenta flowers attract hummingbirds and butterflies, making it an excellent choice for pollinator gardens. [source]

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Container & Hanging Basket Growing

Household

Excellent for large containers and hanging baskets where the vines can cascade over edges, creating a dramatic flowering display on patios and porches. [source]

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Edible Flowers

Culinary

The flowers are technically edible and can be used as a garnish for salads and desserts, though not commonly consumed for flavor. [source]

Harvest Tips

Magenta Splash is grown for ornamental purposes rather than harvesting. Deadhead spent flowers regularly to promote continuous blooming. In fall, allow some flowers to develop seeds if you wish to collect them for next season's planting.

Fun Facts

  • 🌱 Magenta Splash morning glories are named for their striking white and green variegated foliage that makes them appear splashed with magenta pigmentation around the white areas.
  • 🌱 Morning glories are called 'morning glories' because their trumpet-shaped flowers open in the morning and typically close by afternoon; each flower lasts only one day.
  • 🌱 This cultivar was developed through breeding programs to combine the vigorous growth and heat tolerance of Ipomoea with exceptional foliage variegation, making it more ornamental than wild morning glory species.

Gardening Terms

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Deadhead Full Sun Hybrid Mulch Pinch Back
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