Moon Flowers?
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Moonflowers:
1. Choose a site in full sun with average to rich, well-drained soil.
2. Erect a support at planting time, if there isn't already a support such as a fence, arbor or tall trellis.
3. Plant moonflower seeds in spring after all danger of frost has passed.
4. Soak seeds in warm water for 8 hours or slightly longer. Then plant about 1 inch deep, directly in soil.
5. After the plant is 1 or 2 inches high, gently help it twine around the support - use your fingers. Check on it every day or two for a few days afterward, to redirect it if needed.
6. Keep soil evenly moist. Mulching is a good idea.
7. Fertilize every four to six weeks, or work in a slow-release fertilizer (or plenty of compost) at planting time.
8. Tear out and discard plants in fall, after frost fells them.
Tips:
Plant moonflower next to morning glory - which opens in the morning - for a whimsical morning-blooming/evening-bloom... combination.
Growing 12 to 20 feet high, depending on growing conditions, moonflower needs a sturdy support to accommodate its rapid growth.
Warnings:
Overfertilization produces plants with plenty of lush foliage but few flowers. This is caused by too much nitrogen.
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They do get quite large, so don't plant them too far apart. They are also fairly hardy (the seed pods overwinter just fine here in MN) so as long as they don't freeze at night they should be alright. It is best to water them deeply maybe once every other day until it gets really hot then every day isn't a problem. I usually go twice a month with fertilizer (Miracle Gro)unless you want more flowers.