Climbing seedlings Spanish flag

Climbing seedlings Spanish flag Mina Lobata (scientific name: Ipomoea lobata, also known as Mina lobata or Firecracker Vine) is one of the most beautiful decorative climbing plants grown for the beauty of its gradient-colored flowers and rapid growth. Climbing flowers from the 19th century attract attention in the garden and attract hummingbirds. It is also called firework climber or strange love climber, covered with lush green leaves.⸻ Common names • Spanish Flag • Firecracker Vine • Mina lobata ⸻ Botanical description • Type: Fast-growing annual climber from the Convolvulaceae family (the same family as the morning glory). • Height: reaches 3 to 5 meters with proper support. • Leaves: medium-sized green, slightly divided. • Flowers: • Appear in inclined clusters. • Small tubular-shaped flowers. • Colors range from dark red to orange, then yellow and white as they age, giving the appearance of the “Spanish flag”. • Blooming period: from late spring to autumn in warm regions.⸻ Suitable environment: • Light: loves full sun (at least 6 hours daily). • Temperature: warm plant, does not tolerate frost. • Watering: moderate – watered when the surface soil dries. • Soil: well-drained, rich in organic matter. • Salinity: tolerates only light salinity.⸻ • Needs supports, nets, or wires to climb on.⸻ Uses • Grown to cover fences, gates, walls, pergolas. • Adds fiery color accents to gardens. • Also suitable for large beds or pots with supports.⸻ Notes • Does not tolerate cold or strong winds. • Needs light pruning to encourage dense growth. • Not generally toxic but avoid eating its parts.