SOWING INSTRUCTIONS
Depth:
1/4-1/2" Tip: Nick or file the seed coat and soak seeds in warm water for 8 hours prior to sowing.
Seed To Bloom:
12-14 weeks
Starting Indoors:
Sow in pots about 4 weeks before planting out after last frost. Keep at 65-80°F.
Starting Outdoors:
Direct sow 2 weeks after last spring frost, when soil has warmed.
WHEN TO SET OUTSIDE
After last frost, when soil has warmed.
PLACEMENT & CULTIVATION
Cardinal climber boasts dark green, deeply divided leaves that clothe the twining stems in a cloak of elegant foliage. With the arrival of the summer heat, it zooms up trellises, and by mid-summer mini trumpets of lipstick red stud this long-loved heirloom. It requires little care and fertilization and adds a verticle element to garden schemes. Caution: seeds contain some toxic alkaloids.
Watering Details:
About 1" per week, more during especially dry, hot spells.
Soil pH:
Slightly acidic to slightly alkaline.
Fertilizer:
Mix in 2" of compost prior to planting and apply a flower fertilizer at bud set for more abundant blooming. Avoid nitrogen fertilizers that favor foliage growth over flower development.
Diseases & Pests:
No major problems. Prevent fungal issues with proper spacing and placing in a location with decent air circulation.
