Ipomoea nil – Scarlet O'Hara: spectacular climber with bright red flowers

Ipomoea nil Scarlet O'Hara is a beautiful annual climber known for its large, bright red trumpet-shaped flowers and rapid growth. This variety, also known as Japanese morning glory, is ideal for gardeners looking for a fast, striking, and decorative climber for pergolas, fences, trellises, or balcony railings. Scarlet O'Hara combines intensive flowering with an elegant foliage, making it a striking feature in both private gardens and larger landscaping projects.

Thanks to its rapid growth and abundant blooms, Scarlet O'Hara is perfect for mass plantings or individual accents, where colour and volume quickly become apparent.

Beautiful, bright red flowers

The large, trumpet-shaped flowers of Ipomoea nil Scarlet O'Hara are deep red and open in the morning, creating a spectacular display throughout the day. The flowers attract bees, butterflies, and other pollinators, making Scarlet O'Hara also ecologically valuable for gardens and green spaces.

The combination of intensive flowering and lush green foliage creates an impressive contrast and makes this climber suitable for vertical structures or as a colorful background in borders and flowerbeds.

Versatile applications in gardens and landscapes

Pergolas, fences and trellises

• Perfect for quickly covering a vertical space with lush green leaves and bright red flowers.

• Creates natural shade and a decorative look in gardens, patios and terraces.

Balconies and containers

• Scarlet O'Hara can also be grown in large pots or containers with a support structure.

• Ideal for balcony boxes, patios and roof terraces where vertical growth is desired.

Massive planting

• Its rapid growth and uniform flowering make Scarlet O'Hara ideal for mass plantings or landscaping where intense colour and rapid coverage are desired.

Characteristics and cultivation information

Ipomoea nil Scarlet O'Hara is a fast-growing annual climber that thrives in full sun and well-drained, fertile soil. This variety is low-maintenance, blooms profusely, and can quickly gain height with minimal care.

Important cultivation characteristics

• Flower color: bright red

• Height and length: 2–3 meters climbing plant

• Location: full sun

• Soil: well-drained, slightly fertile

• Water requirements: water regularly, especially during hot and dry periods

• Flowering period: summer to early autumn

• Uses: pergolas, trellises, fences, balcony boxes, borders

The plant grows quickly, spreads efficiently, and offers season-long color and ornamental value. Pruning overly long shoots encourages compact growth and more flowers.

Why choose Scarlet O'Hara?

• Spectacular, bright red trumpet flowers for visual impact

• Fast, lush climbing plant suitable for vertical structures

• Compact and low-maintenance, ideal for both gardens and containers

• Ecologically attractive for pollinators such as bees and butterflies

• Perfect for pergolas, trellises, balcony boxes and borders

• Seasonal color and impressive presence