Morning glory Coloring Pages

What kind of plant is Morning glory?

Morning glory is a plant that blooms with very pretty flowers in the summer. Its vines grow fast and wrap around fences and poles as they grow. The flowers open early in the morning and close around noon. That is how it got its name!

When does Morning glory bloom?

Morning glory blooms in the Japanese summer. It blooms with lots of flowers every day, usually between July and September. It opens quickly in the cool morning. Then, it slowly closes as the sun gets high and hot. So, if you want to see Morning glory, try waking up early to go take a look!

What colors are Morning glory flowers?

Morning glory flowers come in so many colors! You will see blue and purple most often. But there are also red, pink, white, light blue, and even striped ones. Sometimes, flowers with different colors bloom from the very same plant.

What do Morning glory vines look like?

Morning glory vines are thin and soft, but they are very strong. They grow up and up, twisting around things counterclockwise. The vines have tiny hairs on them to help them wrap around easily. Sometimes, the vines tangle together and look like a green curtain.

What shape are Morning glory leaves?

Morning glory leaves are often heart-shaped. But depending on the kind, some look like the palm of your hand, and others are round. The leaves soak up lots of sunlight. They play a big role in helping Morning glory grow healthy and strong.

Where are the Morning glory seeds?

After the Morning glory flower closes up, a round fruit grows in its place. When that fruit turns brown and dry, you will find small black seeds inside. If these seeds fall into the soil, new Morning glory plants will grow again next year. When spring comes, it is fun to look for last year's seeds and try growing them!

How to Choose Colors

Morning glory flowers bloom in so many different colors, so use your imagination and pick any colors you like!

• Petals: Famous colors for Morning glory are blue, purple, pink, red, and white. Try coloring them in your favorite color.
• Center of the Flower: The center of the flower is often white, but some are yellow or light green. If you pick a slightly bright color that matches the petals, the flower will look bright and happy!
• Leaves: Color the leaves a lively green. Using a few different greens—like bright green, deep green, or a yellowish green—makes the leaves look full of life.
• Vines: Color the vines green, just like the leaves. Making them a little darker than the leaves will make the vines look strong.

How to Make It Look 3D and Shiny

Morning glory flowers are shaped like trumpets, so adding a 3D effect makes them look even prettier!

• Petals: Color the parts that curve inward with a slightly darker color to make them pop out. It is also fun to blend the colors so they get lighter toward the outside.
• Leaves: If you color a little darker around the veins (the lines inside the leaves), the leaves will look real and lively.
• Water Drops: Try drawing water drops on the leaves or flowers! Leave the shiny spots white or color them light blue to make them sparkle.

Let's Add Fun Backgrounds!

Adding a background to your Morning glory coloring page makes your picture even more exciting!

• Sky: Morning glory flowers bloom in the morning! Try making a morning sky with bright light blue or a little bit of orange-sky color.
• Sunlight: Color the sunny spots a little lighter, or add light yellow on top to give your picture a warm feeling.
• Fences and Walls: Try drawing a fence or wall for the Morning glory to climb on. Color it with your favorite color, or make it look like bricks!

Tips for Enjoying Your Coloring Page!

Just like every single flower is unique, your coloring page will be the only one like it in the whole world! Pick your favorite colors freely and make your very own Morning glory bloom! It is also fun to add butterflies or honeybees to the background.

Why does it bloom in the morning? Morning glory secrets

Morning glory does not bloom just because the sun comes up. It senses the night's darkness to decide when to open. Flowers bloom about 9 to 10 hours after sunset. That is why you see beautiful flowers early on summer mornings.

At first, it was medicine, not a flower!

Morning glory came to Japan from China about 1,200 years ago. Back then, people did not grow it to look at the flowers. Morning glory seeds were used as a very special stomach medicine.

Mutant Morning glory was a big hit long ago!

Long ago in the Edo period, growing Morning glory became super popular. People studied how to grow flowers with rare shapes and colors. They made many special kinds called "mutant Morning glory." Some had double petals like peonies, and others had unique leaves.

Vines follow a strict rule when winding!

Morning glory vines wrap around poles as they grow, and they always go the same way. When you look from above, they wind counterclockwise. They reach higher and higher to find sunlight.

Flower meanings change with each color

Overall, Morning glory means "strong bonds" and "love." Blue means "fleeting love," white means "boundless joy," and pink means "peace." Each color has a different meaning for you to learn!