- Height 6-16 Inches
- Width 20-36 Inches
- Use as a spiller when using in containers
- Award winning deep chartreuse foliage!
The ornamental sweet potato vine (Ipomoea batatas) has made a name for itself as a vigorous grower and dependable foliage plant. Whether it’s grown as a groundcover or in combination planters, Proven Accents® Sweet Caroline Kiwi™ variety only improves on the sweet potato vine’s stellar reputation. This award-winning variety features a deep chartreuse color that makes flowering annuals and perennials pop in any planting. This vine loves heat and humidity, but will do well in cool, dry summer locations as well.
This trailing vine is often used as a “spiller” in containers, and while it’s a popular choice, it’s never one that gets old! Designers and gardeners will choose a sweet potato vine as a spiller over and over thanks to its cascading effect, adaptable nature and vigorous growth. While they can be planted in shady locations, you’ll notice your Sweet Caroline Kiwi™ to have a brighter color when grown in full sun.
Proven Accents Sweet Caroline Kiwi Sweet Potato Vine Care
Sweet potato vines are hearty, robust growers with few needs in the maintenance department. Regular fertilization will encourage continued growth and bright color, but they won’t shirk their duty if feeding is forgotten. The adaptable nature of the sweet potato vine also makes it an easy-going annual for perennial beds. Just be sure to water them any time the top 1-2” of soil dries out.
If your sweet potato vine starts to encroach on nearby plants, simply trim back the stems to allow other plants room to grow.
Proven Accents Sweet Caroline Kiwi Sweet Potato Vine Spacing
You can expect your Sweet Caroline Kiwi™ ornamental sweet potato vine to spread up to 3’ in a growing season if you live in a region that experiences hot, humid summers. If you have cooler or drier summers, you might see closer to 20” of spread. Space your plants with your growing environment in mind. Allow 18” between plants when creating a mass planting or border. Provide more space when planting near less vigorous growers. Allow 6” of space in containers, as the plant is more likely to spill over the sides of the container than to encroach on the plants next to it.
Proven Accents® Sweet Caroline Kiwi Sweet Potato Vine Information
USDA Hardiness Zones: 11 |
Flower Color(s): Grown for Foliage |
Foliage Color(s) Green |
Foliage Description: Chartreuse |
Light Exposure: Partial Sun to Full Sun |
Height Class: Short |
Height: 6-16 Inches |
Spread: 20-36 Inches |
Spacing: 12-18 Inches |
Habit: Trailing |
Watering: Average |
Drought Tolerant: No |
Container Role: Spiller |
Use Types: Combinations, Container, Groundcover, Landscape, Mass Planting |
Features: Foliage Interest, Deadheading Not Necessary |
Maintenance: Easy |
Scientific Name: Ipomoea batatas 'NCORNSP-025SCK' USPP 31,855, Can PBRAF |
Common Name: Proven Accents® Sweet Caroline Kiwi Sweet Potato Vine |
Other Name(s): Ornamental Sweet Potato Vine |
Plant Type: Annual |
Brand: Proven Winners |
- SKU:
- IPOKIP
Container Sizes
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.

3.5" Pot
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

4.25" Pot
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

Quart Pot
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

#1 Pot
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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Pre-Ordered Plants
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 Spring Shipping Schedule
Estimated ship week for pre-ordered plants will ship based on growing zones as shown below.
Growing Zone | Estimated Ship Week |
---|---|
Zone 10 | March 24th |
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.
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