Description

Need a vine for a trellis, pole, or fence? Cardinal climber makes a nice partner with scarlet runner bean or morning glory. Deep red flowers with a white/yellow throat attract pollinators and hummingbirds like crazy! We can’t say enough about the beautiful, fern-like foliage that together with the flowers make this an eye-catcher! Great container variety.Caution: Most parts of this plant are poisonous if ingested.

Botanical Name:Ipomoea sloteri

Family:Convolvulaceae

Native:Only in cultivation

Hardiness:Perennial in USDA zones 11 and 12; usually grown as an annual

Plant Dimensions:6’20’ vine

Variety Information:” wide, red, tubular flowers

Exposure:Full sun

Bloom Period:Summer to frost

Attributes:Attracts Hummingbirds, Good for Containers

When to Sow Outside:RECOMMENDED. 1 to 2 weeks after your average last frost date. Plants started too early outside will end up less vigorous than plants started when warmer.

When to Start Inside:4 to 6 weeks before transplanting outside. Sow into a biodegradable pot that can be directly planted in the ground to avoid disturbing roots.

Days to Emerge:515 days

Seed Depth:1/2″

Seed Spacing:A group of 3 seeds every 6″12″

Thinning:When 2″ tall, thin to 1 every 6″12″

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