Cardinal Climber Vine
Ipomoea multifida
Annual. Need a vine for a trellis, pole, or fence? Cardinal climber makes a nice partner with scarlet runner bean or morning glory, and like these two, is easy to grow from seed! Deep red flowers with a white/yellow throat, and fernlike foliage make cardinal climber an eye-catcher. We can't say enough about the beautiful foliage! Great container variety. Attracts hummingbirds like crazy!
Blooms mid-summer to fall
Height: 6' - 20' vine
Days to Emerge: 5 - 15
Seed Depth: 1/2"
Seed Spacing: A group of 4 seeds every 6" - 12"
Thinning: When 2" tall, thin to 1 every 6" - 12"
When to sow outside: RECOMMENDED. 1 to 2 weeks after average last frost.
When to start inside: 4 to 6 weeks before planting outside (late spring, early summer). Roots do not like to be disturbed. Start in pulp pots that can be directly planted in the ground. Gently remove bottom of pot before planting.
Special germination instructions: Soak seeds in water for 24 hours before planting.
We cannot ship this variety to Arizona as per state regulations. Please do not order if your shipping address is in this state.
Artist: Eve Reshetnik