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Position

Sun Exposure:
Full sun
Aspect:
South facing, west facing
Position in Border:
Back, middle

Soil

Acidic / Chalky / Alkaline / Clay / Heavy / Moist / Well Drained / Light / Sandy

Spanish flag, Ipomoea lobata, is a fast-growing annual climber, bearing cascades of flowers in an unusual mix of red, fading to cream. It's idea for growing in a sunny border or as part of a summer container display.

Grow Ipomoea lobata in well-drained soil in full sun. Deadhead spent blooms to prolong flowering.

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Ipomoea ‘Lobata’ and wildlife

Ipomoea ‘Lobata’ has no particular known value to wildlife in the UK.

Is Ipomoea ‘Lobata’ poisonous?

Ipomoea ‘Lobata’ can be toxic.

Toxic to:
Is known to attract Cats
Cats
Is known to attract Dogs
Dogs
Is known to attract Horses
Horses
No reported toxicity to:
Is not known to attract Birds
Birds
Is not known to attract Livestock
Livestock
Is not known to attract People
People
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