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How to Grow Cardinal Climbers


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Cardinal Climber vines are an easy to grow, climbing annual vine. The twining stems will grow quickly up a trellis or fence, up to a height of 10-15 feet in a season. Some varieties will grow up to 30 feet.

The profusion of small, but brilliant, red trumpet shaped flowers will be begin to appear in mid summer. Finely cut, feathery, deep green foliage is attractive in appearance, growing on dark stems.

Cardinal Climber are native to North America, Asia, South Africa and the West Indies. They are members of the Morning Glory family.

Cardinal Climbers will attract hummingbirds....Cool!


Propagation:

Cardinal Climber vines are grown from seed. Cardinal Climber seeds can be directly seeded into your flower garden, or seeded indoors for transplanting later. If planting outdoors, sow them after the soil has begun to warm in the spring. Start indoor transplants 4-6 weeks before the last frost in your area. Space plants twelve inches apart.

Sow seeds early in the season and cover with 1/4"  of garden soil. Water thoroughly. Cardinal Climber will begin to produce a continuous profusion of trumpet shaped flowers by mid-summer.

Tip: Soak seeds overnight before planting.


How to Grow Cardinal Climber Plants:

Cardinal Climber plants need full sun to reach their full potential. They prefer rich, well drained soils. Water them frequently during dry periods. Add a general purpose fertilizer once a month to provide the fuel they need for their quick growth.

Provide a tall, strong trellis or fence for them to grow.

Once your Cardinal Climber are established, they will grow well until the first frost. Cardinal Climber are annuals, and will succumb to spring and fall frosts.


Insect and Disease:

Insect and disease problems are infrequent. If insect or disease problems occur, treat early with organic or chemical insect repellents and fungicide.


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