Cardinal Climber Vine

The Cardinal Climber, 'Ipomea x multifida', has fabulous lacy, fern-like foliage and is as interesting as the stunning dainty 2 inch red tubular flowers. Need a vine for a trellis, pole, or fence? This easy to grow vine would be a great choice. The deep red flowers have a white/yellow throat and make this plant an eye-catcher. The Cardinal Climber blooms from early summer until early fall. Like Morning Glory, the flowers open in the morning and close at night.Place the Cardinal Climber is full sun and in fertile, well drained soil. Cardinal Climbers like slightly alkaline to very acid soils. Water frequently so the Climbers will not dry out. Planting time for the Cardinal Climber is in the spring after the last average frost date. Cardinal Climbers are used for pots, baskets, climbing up fences, trellises, and as ground cover.