Mina Lobata seeds 0.5g

Mina lobata Seeds

Add a spectacular tropical touch to your garden with Mina lobata (Ipomoea lobata), also known as the Spanish Flag Vine or Firecracker Vine. This fast-growing annual climber produces extraordinary flower spikes that gradually change colour from deep red to orange, yellow and creamy white, creating a stunning flame-like effect throughout the summer. Reaching up to 3 metres in height, Mina lobata is perfect for covering pergolas, trellises, fences, arches and obelisks, adding vibrant colour and vertical interest to any outdoor space.

Product Features

• Stunning colour-changing flower spikes
• Fast-growing annual climber reaching up to 3 metres
• Ideal for pergolas, fences, trellises, arches and balconies
• Long flowering season from summer until the first frosts
• Attractive to bees, butterflies and other pollinators

Plant Details

• Botanical Name: Ipomoea lobata (formerly Mina lobata)
• Common Name: Mina lobata, Spanish Flag Vine, Firecracker Vine
• Plant Type: Annual climber
• Height: Up to 3 metres
• Position: Full Sun
• Spacing: 20 × 30 cm

Growing Information

When to Sow

• Indoors: March – April
• Direct Outdoors: April – May

How to Sow

Sow seeds 0.5 cm deep in moist seed compost or directly into prepared soil once the risk of frost has passed. Keep the compost evenly moist during germination. Harden off indoor-grown plants before planting outdoors.

Planting Out

Plant outdoors in May, once the soil has warmed and all danger of frost has passed.

Spacing

Allow 20 × 30 cm between plants to encourage vigorous growth and good air circulation.

Flowering

Flowers bloom from July to October, producing colourful flower spikes that continuously change from red through orange and yellow to creamy white.

Growing Tips

• Grow in a warm, sunny and sheltered position.
• Prefers fertile, well-drained soil.
• Water regularly during dry periods.
• Provide sturdy supports such as trellises, pergolas or obelisks for climbing.
• Protect from frost, as this tropical annual is not cold hardy.

Garden Uses

Mina lobata is ideal for covering pergolas, arches, fences, trellises, balconies and walls. Its vibrant flowers make an eye-catching focal point and combine beautifully with other climbing annuals and flowering plants.

Why You’ll Love It

Whether you know it as Mina lobata, Spanish Flag Vine, or Firecracker Vine, this spectacular climber delivers months of ever-changing colour and lush vertical growth. Fast-growing and easy to train, it’s the perfect choice for creating colourful living screens and dramatic summer displays.

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