This tropical vine blooms with showy multicolored flowers late in the summer.
Spanish flagis a tropical vine in themorning glorygenus but its showy flowers look quite different.
The flowers form upright clusters on slender, bending stems.
Spanish flag is toxic to humans and pets.
Where to Plant Spanish Flag
Select a location in full sun that is sheltered from strong winds.
The vine needs space and support to grow vertically.
Plant it near the base of a fence, pergola, arbor, or trellis.
Pair Spanish flag with the bold textures, eye-popping colors, and intoxicating scents of othertropical landscape plants.
Remove the plant from the pot and place it in the hole.
Backfill with soil and tamp it down gently.
Water well and continue to keep soil consistently moist until the plant is established.
Space plants 12 to 18 inches apart.
Spanish Flag Care Tips
This tropical vine requires only minimal basic care.
While the vine tolerates some shade, it will only flourish infull sun.
The plant will be fine in apHbetween 6.0 and 8.0.
Spanish flag can withstand dry conditions but it will affect its bloom.
Temperature and Humidity
The vine needs a frost-free climate.
At temperatures below 40 degrees F, it suffers cold damage.
Pruning
If the vine gets too dense, prune it to improve the airflow.
Cut it back preferably in dry weather to prevent the spread of fungal diseases.
Also, confirm the container has large drainage holes.
Keep in mind that container plants need more frequent watering and fertilizer than inground plants.
Because Spanish flag is grown as an annual, it wont require repotting during its single growing season.
Pests and Problems
Spanish flag is not affected by serious pests or diseases.
The lack of air circulation in combination with dense foliage is a breeding ground for fungal diseases.
How to Propagate Spanish Flag
Spanish flag is propagated from seed.
Start seeds indoors 6 to 8 weeks before the last average spring frost date in your area.
Like its close relative morning glory, Spanish flag seeds have a tough outer layer.
Keep the soil evenly moist.
The needs need a room temperature of at least 65 to 70 degrees F to germinate.
Germination may take up to 3 weeks.
In cool climates,cannas are fast-growingplants that are treated as annuals to fill a space with color quickly.
They prefer moist soil and sunny conditions, although it tolerates partial shade.
In Zone 6 or above, crocosmia comes back every year.
In all other climates, crocosmia is grown as an annual.
Zone 6-10
Dahlia
Grown for their beautiful flowers,dahliascome in all colors except the elusive blue.
The plant tolerates some of the hottest, driest spots in your yard.
Like Spanish flag, it also attracts pollinators such as hummingbirds and bees.
Plant in full sun and well-drained soil.
Thats why it is mostly grown as an annual and replanted every year.
Updated by Nadia Hassani
Morning Glory.
Ipomea lobata.North Carolina State University Cooperative Extension.
