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Proven Accents® Sweet Caroline Sweetheart Jet Black Sweet Potato Vine

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Light Needs

Light Needs

Partial Sun to Full Sun
(At Least 5 Hours of Direct Sunlight)
Mature Height

Mature Height

6-16 Inches
Mature Spread

Mature Spread

20-36 Inches

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:
IPOJBP
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
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
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
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
#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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