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Mina Lobata (Ipomoea lobata) is a quick-growing annual climber, with cascades of flowers, starting flame-red at the tip and fading to cream. Mina Lobata will look spectacular for three to four months, one of the best climbers you can grow.
- Good for beginners
- Great for bees, butterflies and pollinating insects
| Genus: | Mina Lobata |
| Common name: | Spanish Flag |
| Type: | Half-hardy Annual Climber | Sowing: | Sow under cover in March - May. Plant out after last frosts. |
| Soil Type: | Well-drained, light moist soils | Site: | Full sun | Height: | 210-240cm (7-8ft) | Spacing: | Plant 30cm apart at base of frame, or sow seeds 10cm apart. | Hardiness: | Tender | Care tips: | Do not overfeed with nitrogen or you will get leaf at the expense of flower | Flowers: | ❀ July - October, or 12-14 weeks from sowing. Flowers will produce for 4-5 months, almost until Christmas. | For the vase: | Sear the stem ends in boiling water for 20 seconds and they'll last a week. |
