{"product_id":"sweet-caroline-sweetheart-shadowstorm-sweet-potato-vine-proven-winners®","title":"Sweet Caroline Sweetheart Shadowstorm Sweet Potato Vine | Proven Winners®","description":"\u003cp\u003eInky purple-black foliage splashed with electric lime green across smooth, heart-shaped leaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSweet Caroline Sweetheart Shadowstorm® is an ornamental sweet potato vine grown for foliage, producing trailing growth with bold variegation that adds contrast and visual movement to containers and landscapes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat You'll Use It For\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eA high-contrast spiller that adds pattern and breaks up solid color blocks.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLetting it trail from containers for a bold, patterned edge\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdding contrast to mixed plantings without relying on flowers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePairing with solid greens or dark foliage for visual variation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBreaking up flat color combinations with a more dynamic texture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFilling landscape beds with fast-growing, eye-catching foliage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy Lazy Leaf Loves It\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis one stands out immediately. The near-black base gives you depth, while the lime green splatter adds movement, so every leaf feels slightly different and the plant never looks static.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eUnlike older variegated varieties that can get thin or uneven, this selection stays fuller and more balanced as it grows, so you don't have to constantly trim it to keep it looking good. As part of the Sweet Caroline series from Proven Winners®, it's bred for strong vigor, heat tolerance, and consistent performance, making it an easy way to add pattern without extra maintenance.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ch3\u003eGrowing Conditions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSun: Part sun to full sun (pattern intensifies with light)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUSDA Zones: 11 (grown as an annual in most regions)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWater: Average\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThrives in heat and humidity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eMature Size\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeight: 6–16 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpread: 20–36 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTrails up to 30 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFoliage \u0026amp; Seasonal Interest\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrown for foliage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFoliage color: Purple-black with lime green variegation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNew growth may emerge greener before developing pattern\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003ePlant Characteristics\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlant type: Annual\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHabit: Trailing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFoliage: Smooth, heart-shaped leaves\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eContainer role: Spiller\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eOne Sweet Caroline Sweetheart Shadowstorm® sweet potato vine\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGrown and shipped at the right time for planting in your area.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Creekside Nursery, Inc","offers":[{"title":"4.25\"","offer_id":51970416247096,"sku":"921","price":11.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0977\/2390\/8408\/files\/ipomoea_sweet_caroline_sweetheart_shadowstorm_12823_mono.jpg?v=1774294802","url":"https:\/\/lazyleaf.com\/products\/sweet-caroline-sweetheart-shadowstorm-sweet-potato-vine-proven-winners%c2%ae","provider":"Shop LazyLeaf","version":"1.0","type":"link"}