Cardinal Climber Seeds (SUMMER)

Cardinal Climber is a fast-growing ornamental vine valued for its brilliant scarlet flowers and delicate, deeply divided foliage.

Its vigorous twining habit quickly covers suitable supports, making it especially effective for colourful vertical displays in summer gardens.

Key Features

• Botanical name: Ipomoea × multifida

• Common name: Cardinal Climber

• Brilliant scarlet-red flowers

• Trumpet-shaped blooms

• Decorative fern-like foliage

• Vigorous twining growth

• Fast-growing summer climber

• Excellent for trellises and fences

• Suitable for pergolas and balconies

• Suitable for pots and grow bags

• Attractive vertical garden plant

• Full sun to partial sun

• Easy to grow from seed

• SUMMER flowering vine

Recommended Grow Bags

G-11 Grow Bag – 11 × 10 inch

Recommended for growing one Cardinal Climber with a suitable trellis or climbing support.

G-12 Grow Bag – 12 × 12 inch

Excellent for one vigorous plant where additional root space and stronger vine growth are desired.

G-24 Grow Bag – 24 × 12 inch

Suitable for growing several vines together for a broader flowering screen.

Recommended Soil / Potting Mix

Use:

60% Bhalu Mitti / Sandy Soil + 30% GREEN GARDENS Vermicompost + 10% Cocopeat

The growing medium should be:

Loose, fertile and well-draining.

Avoid:

• Heavy compact soil

• Poor drainage

• Continuous waterlogging

Growing Instructions from Seeds

Cardinal Climber seeds have a relatively hard seed coat.

For improved germination:

Soak seeds in water for approximately 12–24 hours before sowing.

Sow approximately:

1–1.5 cm deep

and cover lightly with fine growing medium.

Keep the growing medium:

Lightly and consistently moist until germination.

Once seedlings begin active growth, provide a trellis, net, fence or other climbing support.

Germination

Seeds generally germinate within:

7–14 days

under suitable warm conditions.

For successful germination:

• Use fresh seeds

• Pre-soak seeds before sowing

• Maintain warm temperatures

• Keep the growing medium lightly moist

• Maintain good drainage

• Avoid continuous waterlogging

Plant Spacing

Maintain approximately:

30–45 cm / 12–18 inches between plants

when growing several vines together.

Adequate spacing encourages healthy branching, good airflow and a fuller flowering display.

Sunlight

Provide:

Full sun to partial sun

For vigorous vine growth and abundant flowering:

5–6+ hours of direct sunlight daily

is recommended where possible.

In very hot midsummer conditions, light protection from intense late-afternoon sun may be beneficial.

Watering

Water regularly while young vines are becoming established.

After establishment:

Water when the upper soil layer begins to dry.

Keep the growing medium moderately moist but well-drained.

Avoid continuous waterlogging.

Support

Cardinal Climber is a vigorous twining vine.

Provide:

Trellis, netting, fence, pergola, railing or other vertical support

early in the growing stage.

Guide young vines gently onto the support to encourage a dense and attractive vertical flowering display.

Feeding

At planting time, mix:

GREEN GARDENS Vermicompost

into the growing medium.

Light balanced feeding during active growth can support healthy vine development and flowering.

Avoid excessive nitrogen fertilizer, as excessive leafy growth may reduce flowering.

Related Products

• G-11 Grow Bag – 11 × 10 inch

• G-12 Grow Bag – 12 × 12 inch

• G-24 Grow Bag – 24 × 12 inch

• GREEN GARDENS Vermicompost

• Summer Flower Seeds

• Growing Guide Videos – Gardening with Javed Iqbal