Ipomoea indica

Ipomoea indica is a vigorous tender perennial vine native to tropical habitats throughout the world. It bears heart-shaped or 3-lobed leaves and rich purple funnel-shaped flowers 6–8 cm (2–3 in) in diameter, from spring to autumn. As it does not tolerate temperatures below 7 °C (45 °F), in temperate regions it is grown under glass.The Latin specific epithet indica means from India, or the East Indies or China. In this case, the name likely refers to the West Indies, as I. indica is native to the New World.
This plant has gained the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit.
  Cultivated I. indica  at the BBC Gardeners' World show in June 2011, note the tendrils around the black metal support.

Water sparingly, allowing the mix to nearly dry out between watering.

Ipomoea Indica

Ipomoea indica

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