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A great morning glory for small gardens.We are smitten with the sheer, delicate beauty of this unique introduction. Cotton Candy lives up to its name, conjuring a floriferous confection of innumerable large ruffled double blooms of spun-sugar bright pink. The radiant blooms cloak vines that like to amble up trellises, reaching 6 ft. A good choice for smaller gardens where more vigorous morning glories can be overwhelming..Sowing Directly in the Garden:Morning glory seed has a hard seed coat. To aid germination, nick or cut the seed coat with a nail file and soak the seed overnight.Direct sow seeds in average soil in full sun two weeks after danger of frost has passed. Morning glory is a vigorous vine; choose a location next to a support for the vines to climb.Morning glory is not generally recommended for containers.Prepare the soil by removing weeds and working organic matter into the top 6-8 inches of soil; then level and smooth. Morning glory tends to prefer poor soils rather than highly enriched soil.Sow seeds thinly and cover with 1/2 inch of soil.Firm soil lightly and keep evenly moist.Seedlings will emerge in 7-21 days.Keep soil evenly moist but not wet.Thin plants to stand 10 inches apart when plants are 1 to 2 inches high.Do not fertilize unless the plants are showing a nutrient deficiently. Over fertilizing may produce lush green vines with few flowers.Monitor for pests and diseases. Check with your local Cooperative Extension Service for pest controls recommended for your area.Remove plants after they are killed by heavy frost in fall to avoid disease issues the following year.Morning Glory vines need little care and are easy to grow.Plants can self-sow so allow some to set seeds at the end of the season if you would like it to come back next year. If you would like to prevent self-sowing, remove seed pods before the seeds are released.