{"product_id":"ipomoea-nil-chocolate-10_seeds","title":"Ipomoea nil Chocolate | 10_Seeds","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"59\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"59\"\u003eIpomoea nil ‘Chocolate’ — Chocolate Morning Glory Seeds\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"61\" data-end=\"481\"\u003eDark, decadent, and irresistibly dramatic, \u003cstrong data-start=\"104\" data-end=\"131\"\u003eIpomoea nil Chocolate\u003c\/strong\u003e is a rare and unforgettable morning glory that transforms fences, trellises, and arbors into living works of art. This extraordinary cultivar traces its lineage to traditional Japanese morning glories, plants that were treasured for centuries not just as climbers, but as collectible living jewels admired for subtle color shifts and refined beauty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"483\" data-end=\"914\"\u003eEach morning, velvety blooms unfurl in rich, \u003cstrong data-start=\"528\" data-end=\"570\"\u003edeep chocolate-brown to mahogany tones\u003c\/strong\u003e, often brushed with plum, burgundy, or smoky purple undertones. The effect is moody and elegant—unlike any other morning glory. Flowers open with the sunrise and close by afternoon, creating a daily ritual that feels both fleeting and magical. The blooms are \u003cstrong data-start=\"830\" data-end=\"846\"\u003enot fragrant\u003c\/strong\u003e, but their color alone is enough to stop passersby in their tracks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"916\" data-end=\"954\"\u003eCultural \u0026amp; Historical Significance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"955\" data-end=\"1337\"\u003eIpomoea nil has a long and celebrated history in Japan, where morning glories were cultivated as early as the Edo period. Gardeners prized unusual colors, leaf shapes, and flower forms, elevating these vines to the status of living art. Dark-flowered forms like ‘Chocolate’ echo this tradition of refinement and rarity, symbolizing mystery, elegance, and the beauty of impermanence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1339\" data-end=\"1370\"\u003eWildlife \u0026amp; Ecological Value\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1371\" data-end=\"1832\"\u003eBeyond its ornamental appeal, \u003cstrong data-start=\"1401\" data-end=\"1453\"\u003eIpomoea nil Chocolate supports garden wildlife\u003c\/strong\u003e. The nectar-rich blooms are visited by \u003cstrong data-start=\"1493\" data-end=\"1525\"\u003ebees, butterflies, and moths\u003c\/strong\u003e, and the vine serves as a \u003cstrong data-start=\"1552\" data-end=\"1598\"\u003elarval host plant for several moth species\u003c\/strong\u003e, including the \u003cstrong data-start=\"1614\" data-end=\"1639\"\u003ePink-spotted Hawkmoth\u003c\/strong\u003e, whose caterpillars feed on plants in the Ipomoea genus. Dense foliage also provides shelter for beneficial insects such as ladybugs, making this vine both beautiful and ecologically valuable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1834\" data-end=\"1862\"\u003eGrowth Habit \u0026amp; Hardiness\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1863\" data-end=\"1954\"\u003eThis is a fast-growing, twining annual vine that climbs readily with minimal encouragement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1956\" data-end=\"2283\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1956\" data-end=\"2030\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1958\" data-end=\"2030\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1958\" data-end=\"1974\"\u003eBloom Color:\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep chocolate-brown to mahogany with plum undertones\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2031\" data-end=\"2072\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2033\" data-end=\"2072\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2033\" data-end=\"2050\"\u003eBloom Season:\u003c\/strong\u003e Summer through fall\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2073\" data-end=\"2104\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2075\" data-end=\"2104\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2075\" data-end=\"2089\"\u003eFragrance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Not fragrant\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2105\" data-end=\"2170\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2107\" data-end=\"2170\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2107\" data-end=\"2132\"\u003eUSDA Hardiness Zones:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"2133\" data-end=\"2168\"\u003eZones 2–11 (grown as an annual)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2171\" data-end=\"2223\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2173\" data-end=\"2223\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2173\" data-end=\"2183\"\u003eLight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun for best color and flowering\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2224\" data-end=\"2283\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2226\" data-end=\"2283\"\u003e\u003cstrong 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light.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2593\" data-end=\"2699\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2595\" data-end=\"2699\"\u003eMorning glories are known for their heart-shaped leaves, adding ornamental value even when not in bloom.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2701\" data-end=\"2704\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"2706\" data-end=\"2761\"\u003eGermination Instructions for Ipomoea nil Chocolate\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2763\" data-end=\"2823\"\u003eMorning glory seeds germinate easily when properly prepared.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2825\" data-end=\"2845\"\u003eSeed Preparation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2846\" data-end=\"2994\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2846\" data-end=\"2929\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2848\" data-end=\"2929\"\u003eLightly \u003cstrong data-start=\"2856\" data-end=\"2867\"\u003escarify\u003c\/strong\u003e seeds by nicking the hard seed coat with a file or sandpaper.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2930\" data-end=\"2994\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2932\" data-end=\"2994\"\u003eSoak seeds in warm water for \u003cstrong data-start=\"2961\" data-end=\"2976\"\u003e12–24 hours\u003c\/strong\u003e until they swell.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2996\" data-end=\"3006\"\u003eSowing\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col data-start=\"3007\" data-end=\"3162\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3007\" data-end=\"3080\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3010\" data-end=\"3080\"\u003eSow seeds \u003cstrong data-start=\"3020\" data-end=\"3037\"\u003e¼–½ inch deep\u003c\/strong\u003e in seed-starting mix or directly outdoors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3081\" data-end=\"3117\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3084\" data-end=\"3117\"\u003eSpace seeds several inches apart.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3118\" data-end=\"3162\"\u003e\n\u003cp 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soggy\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"3320\" data-end=\"3340\"\u003eGermination Time\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"3341\" data-end=\"3386\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3341\" data-end=\"3386\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3343\" data-end=\"3386\"\u003eSeeds typically germinate in \u003cstrong data-start=\"3372\" data-end=\"3385\"\u003e5–14 days\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"3388\" data-end=\"3405\"\u003eSeedling Care\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"3406\" data-end=\"3563\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3406\" data-end=\"3450\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3408\" data-end=\"3450\"\u003eProvide strong light to prevent legginess.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3451\" data-end=\"3506\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3453\" data-end=\"3506\"\u003eThin or transplant seedlings once true leaves appear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3507\" data-end=\"3563\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3509\" data-end=\"3563\"\u003eInstall support early, as vines begin twining quickly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"3565\" data-end=\"3585\"\u003eOutdoor Planting\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"3586\" data-end=\"3767\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3586\" data-end=\"3662\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3588\" data-end=\"3662\"\u003eDirect sow outdoors after all danger of frost has passed and soil is warm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3663\" data-end=\"3711\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3665\" data-end=\"3711\"\u003ePrefers full sun for the richest flower color.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3712\" data-end=\"3767\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3714\" data-end=\"3767\"\u003eBlooms usually begin \u003cstrong data-start=\"3735\" data-end=\"3748\"\u003e6–8 weeks\u003c\/strong\u003e after 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