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- Partial Sun to Full Sun (At Least 5 Hours of Direct Sunlight)
- Mature Height 3 - 6 Feet
- Mature Spread 18 - 36 Inches
- Growing Zones 10-11
- Use As A Filler Or Thriller In Containers
Sweet Potato Vine has come to be known as the dramatic spiller that instantly dresses up just about any hanging basket or container of hot season annuals. The intense acid lime green of Sweet Carolina Upside™ Key Lime is no exception. This is one Sweet Potato Vine that prefers to climb instead of spill and will reach great heights.
Plant this vigorous climber as the thriller on a short trellis and watch it scramble to the top in no time. Sweet Caroline Upside™ also has a faint edging of red that could be used to highlight contrasting plants such as Calibrachoa and Lantana. Although this is a relative of the edible sweet potato, Sweet Caroline does not produce a sizable edible tuber. If grown from year to year in USDA zones 10-11, where it is perennial, a small tuber will eventually develop that is tasteless and of no nutritional value.
Sweet Caroline Upside™ Key Lime Sweet Potato Vine Care
Plant Sweet Potato vine in full sun on a partially shaded deck or patio after nighttime temperatures reach 55 degrees F. Ensure containers have excellent drainage and are heavy enough to counteract this plant's large amount of top growth. Use a soil-based all-purpose potting mix. Fertilize the container every two weeks with a diluted liquid fertilizer such as seaweed feed or fish emulsion from the early summer to the first frost.
Sweet Potato Vines can be grown as houseplants in the winter months if you garden in colder growing areas. Ensure the plant is brought indoors when nighttime temperatures fall to 55 degrees F. Direct sunlight and high humidity will keep the plant thriving until the following spring. If you do not have a bright enough window for Sweet Potato Vine, artificial grow lights can be used for at least 8 hours daily. Repot overwintered plants to encourage new vigorous growth.
Sweet Caroline Upside™ Key Lime Sweet Potato Vine Spacing
Sweet Caroline can become quite large in one season and will need a support to climb. The mature height is 6 feet with a spread of 3 feet. Plant it alone as a thriller in a mixed container with at least a 16-inch diameter.
Sweet Caroline Upside™ Key Lime Sweet Potato Vine Information
| USDA Hardiness Zones: 10-11 |
| Plant Type: Annual |
| Light Exposure: Partial Sun to Full Sun (At Least 5 Hours of Direct Sunlight) |
| Mature Height: 3 - 6 Feet |
| Mature Spread: 18 - 36 Inches |
| Spacing: 18 - 24 Inches |
| Habit: Climbing |
| Flower Color(s): None |
| Flower Description: Grown for Foliage |
| Bloom Period: |
| Foliage Type: Herbaceous |
| Foliage Color(s): Green |
| Foliage Description: Chartreuse |
| Seasonal Interest: Spring Flowering, Summer Flowering |
| Watering: Average |
| Resists: N/A |
| Tolerates: Heat |
| Attracts: N/A |
| Container Role: Filler |
| Uses: Containers, Groundcovers, Mass Planting, Specimen or Focal Point |
| Features: Deadheading Not Necessary, Foliage Interest, Low Maintenance |
| Brand: Proven Winners |
| Common Name: Sweet Caroline Upside™ Key Lime Sweet Potato Vine |
| Other Name(s): |
| Scientific Name: Ipomoea batatas |
- SKU:
- IPOKLP
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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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.
