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Proven Accents® Sweet Caroline Sweetheart Jet Black Sweet Potato Vine

Proven Winners

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  • Height 6-16 Inches
  • Width 20-36 Inches
  • Use as a spiller when using in containers
  • Rare dark purple foliage!

Ipomoea Sweet Caroline Sweetheart Jet Black displays an exceptional foliage interest of dark purple heart-shaped leaves from spring into fall. The foliage can range from deep purple to dark black in color. Ipomoea batatas is commonly known as the sweet potato. This specific sweet potato variety is grown for its ornamental foliage and not for its nutritional value. Relatively short, this plant reaches 6 to 16 inches in height and it can spread vigorously up to 36 inches.

Sweet potatoes are native to South America and thrive in hot and humid growing conditions. This is such a versatile must-have plant for containers and landscapes. It works great as a spiller role in a container or it can blanket any dull landscape. Pair varying textures of foliage and bright flowers with Ipomoea Sweet Caroline, and it is sure to be a perfect container masterpiece.

Sweet Caroline Sweetheart Jet Black Sweet Potato Vine Care

Ipomoea Sweet Caroline is easy going and relatively maintenance-free. This plant can take a wide range of sunlight from part sun up to full sun. The more sun this plant receives, the darker the foliage becomes. It has average water and soil fertility requirements. Ipomoea Sweet Caroline has a tendency to shade out slower growing plants, (especially in combination plantings) so trim it back at any time. Apply an annual application of compost or fertilizer to the landscape or a regular fertilizing regimen to containers to promote vigorous growth.

This heat-loving annual is only hardy to zones 11. Prolonged cold fall weather and frost will kill outdoor plants. To overwinter, store sweet potato tubers in a dry dark location until spring.

Sweet Caroline Sweetheart Jet Black Sweet Potato Vine Spacing

If planted in the landscape, allow anywhere from 12 to 18 inches of space between plants. Allow a minimum of 6 inches of space between plants in containers and train vines to cascade over the sides. Use at least a 12 inch or larger container to create your favorite combinations.

Proven Accents® Sweet Caroline Sweetheart Jet Black Sweet Potato Vine Information

USDA Hardiness Zones: 11
Flower Color(s): Grown for Foliage
Foliage Color(s) Purple
Foliage Description: As close to true Black as you can get
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: Border Plant, Combinations, Container, Edging Plant, Groundcover, Landscape, Mass Planting
Features: Foliage Interest, Deadheading Not Necessary
Maintenance: Easy
Scientific Name: Ipomoea batatas 'NCORNSP-021SHJB' USPP 29,378, Can 5,780
Common Name: Proven Accents® Sweet Caroline Sweetheart Jet Black Sweet Potato Vine
Other Name(s):
Plant Type: Annual
Brand: Proven Winners
SKU:
IPOJBP45

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.

4.5 Pot

4.5" Pot
 Also Know As:
   4.5" Container

 Plant Age:
   ~ 6 months
 Plant Size:
   ~ 3"-6"
 Pot Size:
   ~ 4.5"H x 3.75"W
 Volume:
   1.42 quarts

Quart Pot

Quart Pot
 Also Know 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

2.5 Quart

2.5 Quart
 Also Know As:
   2.5 Quart Pot

 Plant Age:
   ~ 1.5 - 2 years old
 Plant Size:
   ~ 8"-12"
 Pot Size:
   ~ 6.5"H x 6.5"W
 Volume:
   2.20-2.30 quarts

#1 Pot

#1 Pot
 Also Know As:
   #1 Container
    1 Gallon
 Plant Age:
   ~ 1.5 - 2 years old
 Plant Size:
   ~ 10"-14"
 Pot Size:
   ~ 7"H x 7.75"W
 Volume:
   2.26-3.73 quarts

#2 Pot

#2 Pot
 Also Know As:
   #2 Container
    2 Gallon
 Plant Age:
   ~ 1.5 - 3 years old
 Plant Size:
   ~ 12"-18"
 Pot Size:
   ~ 9.5"H x 9.5"W
 Volume:
   1.19-1.76 gallons

#3 Pot

#3 Pot
 Also Know As:
   #3 Container
    3 Gallon
 Plant Age:
   ~ 2 - 4 years old
 Plant Size:
   ~ 12"-30"
 Pot Size:
   ~9.5"H x 11"W
 Volume:
   2.32-2.76 gallons


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Plant Addict Guarantee (Included On All Plant Orders)

Plant Addicts guarantees your plant(s) will arrive happy and healthy, but the plant(s) are being shipped through the mail and accidents happen. If the plant is dead, has dried out roots or the incorrect item was shipped just notify Plant Addicts within 3 days upon delivery. We may ask for pictures but will try to make it as easy as possible for you. Please note plant(s) with damaged branches or wilted leaves will not qualify for this guarantee. Plants are very resilient and will rebound quickly when cared for correctly.

For information on how to care for you new plant please check out our guide. Guide: How to Care for Your New Plant(s)

Plant Addicts Warranty - 1 Year (Extra Purchase Required)

We encourage all plant lovers to purchase the Plant Addicts Warranty whether you’re new or an expert. There are many variables outside our control and yours that can cause the demise of your plant(s). Examples would be hungry animals, drought, poor soil conditions, over watering, disease, insects & many other factors. The Plant Addicts Warranty is a 1 year warranty protecting you from all the unknowns and will replace your plant if it moves on to the plant afterlife.

The warranty is purchased on a per plant basis and must be purchased at the same time as the plant purchase. We will cover 100% of the price of the plant but the warranty does not cover shipping cost. Simply let us know if your plant has died within one year of receiving it and we’ll get you a new one shipped out. We may ask for photos for documentation purposes but again we’ll try to make it as easy as possible.

For more information, please go to our Shipping & Returns page at the bottom of the website.

Guide: How to Care for Your New Plant(s)

Planter Shipping

Standard Colors: 2-3 business days

Special Order Colors: 8 weeks - this is due to the planter being custom made with the color(s) of your choice

Please Note: On special orders there can not be any cancellations

Plant Shipping

Time of Order:

Summer Shipping

  • If there is extreme heat we’ll delay shipping.  
    • We’ll have to review what areas the plants are traveling through along with your location


Once your plant is shipped you’ll receive an email with tracking information. Depending on the above criteria we’ll ship your plant(s) towards beginning of the following week from your order. We put together this helpful guide of what to do when you receive your plants in the mail.

It is important to know that all of our plants are clearly labeled for which growing zones the plant can survive in. The plants are thoroughly trialed and tested in every growing zone before we state the plant can grow in a zone. Again, our #1 priority is to ship the plants to you healthy and ready to thrive in your location. So we will do everything in our power to do so.

3 Reviews - Proven Accents® Sweet Caroline Sweetheart Jet Black Sweet Potato Vine Show Reviews

  • 5
    Black Sweet potato...

    Posted by marietta PASSERO on Jul 08, 2022

    Great!!

  • 5
    Sweet...

    Posted by Susan Hilliard on May 01, 2022

    The plants arrived in great shape and are nice and healthy.

  • 5
    Love...

    Posted by VALERIE JACKSON on Jun 01, 2021

    THe packaging was great... was unharmed, not dry or broken here or there...she’s doing great so far...kind of scared to transplant to a bigger one right now...I’ll wait til she spread her wings a little more... thanks so much