4" Ipomoea Spotlight

This vibrant ornamental sweet potato vine features bold foliage in eye-catching shades that create stunning contrast with flowering annuals. Its vigorous, trailing habit quickly fills containers, hanging baskets, window boxes, and landscape beds, making it an ideal "spiller" plant in mixed combinations. Heat tolerant and easy to grow, Ipomoea Spotlight delivers season-long impact from spring until frost.

Growth Habit Trailing and spreading

Features: Vibrant foliage • Vigorous trailing habit • Heat tolerant • Fast growing • Excellent spiller for containers • Low maintenance • Season-long colour

Color Black

Lime

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Plant details

Scientific Name

Ipomoea batatas 'Spotlight'

AKA

Ornamental Sweet Potato Vine

Light

Full Sun

Water

Keep the soil consistently moist but well-drained. Water regularly, especially during hot or dry weather, to maintain lush, vibrant foliage.

Care Level

Ipomoea 'Spotlight' is easy to grow and requires minimal care. Trim stems as needed to maintain its shape and encourage fuller growth throughout the season.

Optimal Temperature

18–30°C (65–86°F) — Ipomoea batatas 'Spotlight' thrives in warm weather and performs best with consistent daytime temperatures between 18–30°C. Growth slows when temperatures drop below 10°C (50°F), and the plant is not frost tolerant. For the most vigorous foliage colour and growth, plant outdoors only after all danger of frost has passed and the soil has warmed.

Frost Tolerant

Mature Height

6–12 in. tall (15–30 cm)

Mature Spread

24–48 in. trailing (60–120 cm)

Deer Resistant

Edible

Pet Friendly

Toxic

Yes