Light Needs
Mature Height
Mature Spread
With stunning purple/black foliage, excellent tolerance of heat, and very easy care, this vigorous annual plant is a must-have for your landscape. Its mounding, trailing habit makes it suitable as a ground cover or for a container. Growing 10-16 inches tall and trailing up to 28 inches, this Ipomoea makes an excellent filler that works well in combinations. In other words, it is very adaptable.
Native to SouthEast Asia, ipomoeas love heat and humidity; they will remain more compact in cooler temperatures. This variety is resistant to disease. As a filler, pair ‘Sweet Caroline bewitched after midnight’ with coleus, cordyline, or geranium for a container filled with color and texture. You may also use it in borders, edgings, and mass plantings.
Bewitched After Midnight Sweet Potato Vine Care
Plant ‘Sweet Caroline bewitched after midnight’ in average soil in part sun to full sun. You will see brighter colors in full sun, but the plant will grow well in shade. It needs little care: deadheading is not necessary, and its water needs are average. Use a container with drainage holes to prevent soggy soil that leads to root rot.
You can overwinter sweet potato vines by taking a stem cutting and growing it indoors.
Bewitched After Midnight Sweet Potato Vine Spacing
One plant is good in a combination container as it will grow vigorously. You may cut back stems if you want to keep it smaller. In the landscape, space the plants 12-18 inches apart.
Proven Accents® Sweet Caroline Bewitched After Midnight Sweet Potato Vine Information
| USDA Hardiness Zones: 11 |
| Flower Color(s): Grown for Foliage |
| Foliage Color(s) Purple |
| Foliage Description: Black Purple |
| Light Exposure: Partial Sun to Full Sun |
| Height Class: Short |
| Height: 10-16 Inches |
| Spread: 18-30 Inches |
| Spacing: 12-18 Inches |
| Habit: Mounding, Trailing |
| Watering: Average |
| Drought Tolerant: No |
| Container Role: Filler |
| Use Types: Border Plant, Combinations, Container, Edging Plant, Groundcover, Landscape, Mass Planting |
| Features: Foliage Interest, Deadheading Not Necessary |
| Maintenance: Easy |
| Scientific Name: Ipomoea batatas 'NCORNSP-020BWAM' USPP 29,858, Can 5,778 |
| Common Name: Proven Accents® Sweet Caroline Bewitched After Midnight Sweet Potato Vine |
| Other Name(s): |
| Plant Type: Annual |
| Brand: Proven Winners |
- SKU:
- IPOAMP
Please Note: The pictures below are to give a general representation of the different container sizes. The actual size/ages of plants are estimates and will vary based on type of plant, time of year, last pruning & many other factors.
Also Known As:
3.5" Container
Plant Age:
~ 6 months
Plant Size:
~ 3"-6"
Pot Size:
~ 4.5"H x 3.75"W
Volume:
~1.42 quarts
Also Known As:
4.25" Container
Plant Age:
~ 6 months
Plant Size:
~ 3"-6"
Pot Size:
~ 4.93"H x 4.25"W
Volume:
~1.56 pints
Also Known As:
Quart
Plant Age:
~ 6 months - 1 year
Plant Size:
~ 4"-8"
Pot Size:
~ 4.75"H x 4.5"W
Volume:
~1.50 quarts
Also Known As:
#1 Container
1 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 10"-14"
Pot Size:
~ 7"H x 7.75"W
Volume:
~2.26-3.73 quarts
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We want your plants to arrive in great condition! If you notice any issues upon delivery, contact us within 3 days.
All annuals, houseplants & vegetables, we provide a 30-day warranty to ensure that your plants thrive.
Pre-ordered plants are scheduled to ship in Spring 2025. We carefully plan our shipping dates based on your USDA Plant Hardiness Zone to ensure optimal planting conditions upon arrival. Want it sooner/later? Reach out, and we'll try our best to accommodate.
Estimated ship week for pre-ordered plants will ship based on growing zones as shown below.
| Growing Zone | Estimated Ship Week |
|---|---|
| Zone 10 | March 31th |
| Zone 9 | March 31st |
| Zone 8 | April 7th |
| Zone 7 | April 14th |
| Zone 6b | April 21st |
| Zone 6a | April 28th |
| Zone 5b | May 5th |
| Zone 5a | May 12th |
| Zone 4 | May 19th |
| Zone 3 | May 26th |
Note: These are only estimated ship dates. Plants may ship out later depending on weather & growing conditions of the plant.
Note: Only plants indicated as pre-order will ship as shown above. All other plants and hard goods will ship as normal.
Plants that are currently in stock typically ship within 2-7 business days after your order is placed.
Plant Addicts ships to the lower 48 states within the U.S. Unfortunately, we do not currently ship to Alaska, Hawaii, or internationally.
This plant cannot be shipped to the following states: Idaho, AK, HI. These restrictions apply only to this specific plant due to agricultural regulations or other limitations. Other plants may still be available for shipping to these states.
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