March 30th, 2008 Climbing Annuals – Part II – Cardinal Vine
An annual climber that my garden is not complete without is Ipomoea coccinea, or Cypress vine or cardinal climber. A very pretty plant.
Hummingbirds love this plant!
Cardinal climber is easily grown from seed.
Reaches 6’ – 12’
Bears trumpet shaped red flowers
Leaves are deep green, finely textured
Likes full sun
Grows well in containers or loose soils, not so well in heavy soils
Disease and insect resistant
Fertilize with 15-30-15 water soluble fertilizer or top dress with composted manure
Very easy and low maintenance plant
Does not require deadheading
Self seeds
Best planted in groups of 3 or more for better coverage
March 30th, 2008 at 10:03 am
There are so many plants that I’ve been introduced to through Blotanical.
I’d never seen this one…or didn’t know what it was if I did. This might do well on a trellis I have in mind, if it’s hardy in our zone.
March 30th, 2008 at 10:31 am
I am trying this vine in the red and the white for the first time in my garden .. thanks for posting a nice positive prospect with this vine !
Joy
April 7th, 2008 at 12:09 am
I love this vine and it’s in one for my gardens every year! Between the color of the flower and the hummingbirds, its perfection….