{"product_id":"pink-sapphire-native-morning-glory-convolvulus-angustissimus-pink-sapphire","title":"Pink Sapphire Native Morning Glory - Convolvulus angustissimus 'Pink Sapphire'","description":"\u003cp\u003ePink Sapphire Native Morning Glory (\u003cem\u003eConvolvulus angustissimus\u003c\/em\u003e 'Pink Sapphire') is a trailing native groundcover that opens pale pink flowers from spring to autumn. It stays about 10cm high and spreads up to 1.5m wide. It establishes quickly and, unlike some of its relatives, will not take over the garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMonths of pale pink flowers.\u003c\/strong\u003e Small, round pink blooms appear from spring to autumn, opening when the sun shines.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuick to cover.\u003c\/strong\u003e It establishes quickly, and a single plant spreads up to 1.5m, so a bank or border fills fast.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWell behaved.\u003c\/strong\u003e It spreads without becoming a nuisance, so it will not swamp its neighbours.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA native perennial.\u003c\/strong\u003e The species grows wild across most of Australia, except the tropics and the desert centre.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardy once settled.\u003c\/strong\u003e Established plants tolerate dry conditions and light overnight frost.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBanks and slopes.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 1m apart on a sunny bank, and the trailing stems knit into a flowering mat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRockeries and flowering borders.\u003c\/strong\u003e It spills over rocks and edges, softening hard lines in a cottage-style planting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBaskets and pots.\u003c\/strong\u003e Its trailing habit suits hanging baskets and raised pots, where the stems can spill over the side.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Pink Sapphire Native Morning Glory in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun for the most flowers. It grows across subtropical, warm temperate, cool temperate and Mediterranean gardens, but it is not suited to the true tropics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Free-draining soil rich in organic matter. Good drainage matters more than fertility.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Mulch and water well until the plant is established, usually around 12 weeks. After that it tolerates dry conditions. In pots, feed lightly in spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Prune as required to maintain tidy growth, trimming stems that wander beyond their space.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell Pink Sapphire Native Morning Glory as tube stock and 140mm pots in packs of 10. Tube stock is a young plant in an 80mm deep tube that establishes quickly, and it is an economical way to cover a bank. The potted packs arrive with more growth already made, so they cover ground sooner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTube stock comes from our grower and is not always available. When the grower has none, the tube shows as sold out on this page, and the notify button emails you the day it is back.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/groundcover\"\u003eGroundcover plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/rockery-plants\"\u003eRockery plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/australian-natives\"\u003eAustralian native plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/top-easy-to-grow-ground-cover-options-for-your-garden\"\u003eEasy to grow groundcover options\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow far apart should I plant it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant 1m apart to cover a bank or border. Each plant spreads up to 1.5m, so the stems overlap quickly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it take over my garden?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. It establishes quickly but spreads in a controlled way, and you can trim any wandering stems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it suit hanging baskets?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. It trails over the sides of baskets and pots, and it flowers best in full sun.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube (Backorder)","offer_id":67790286225727,"sku":"CON-ANG-PINKSA-tube","price":16.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":67790286258495,"sku":"CON-ANG-PINKSA-140MM-P10","price":200.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/pink-sapphire-native-morning-glory-convolvulus-angustissimus-pink-sapphire.jpg?v=1792198012","url":"https:\/\/nurserynearme.com.au\/products\/pink-sapphire-native-morning-glory-convolvulus-angustissimus-pink-sapphire","provider":"Nursery Near Me","version":"1.0","type":"link"}