When does garlic vine bloom?

Garlic vine flowering time

The flowering period of garlic vine is actually quite long, and it can actually bloom several times a year.

The flowering period of garlic vine is mainly from spring to autumn, but the peak flowering period is in spring and autumn. In some areas with higher temperatures, it is possible for all seasons to bloom, but the amount of flowers will be relatively small.

Generally, a single garlic vine flower can last for about 5 to 7 days.

Flowering mechanism of garlic vine

When the garlic vine blooms, the flowers are purple and very beautiful.

The flowers of garlic vine are mostly axillary, in cyme-shaped inflorescences, and look a bit like trumpets when they bloom. The flowers also have a garlicky flavor. In fact, the flowers of garlic vine will change color when they bloom. Although they are generally purple, the color change is still quite obvious. Garlic vine blooms purple flowers at the beginning of flowering, then gradually turns pink, and then from pink to white until the flowers fall.

Precautions for garlic vine flowering

It is important to note that when garlic vines bloom, older plants generally have more and denser flowers.

When growing garlic vines, it is important to maintain sufficient light, preferably full sun, otherwise the flowers will be sparse. Secondly, after flowering in spring, pruning should be carried out to maintain a good plant shape.