
Dhara Seeds
Cardinal Creeper Seeds
Estimated delivery between March 28 and March 31.
The Cardinal Creeper is a fast-growing, vigorous climbing vine that enchants with its vibrant red trumpet-shaped flowers. Ideal for creating vertical interest, this plant adds beauty to trellises, fences, arbors, and patios. Attracting hummingbirds and butterflies, its striking blooms and lush green foliage will bring dynamic color to your garden throughout the summer.
Features:
Brilliant Red Flowers: Produces clusters of showy, trumpet-shaped red flowers, attracting hummingbirds and pollinators to your garden.
Vigorous Growth: This fast-growing vine can quickly cover trellises, fences, or walls, making it perfect for adding dramatic height and color to vertical spaces.
Attracts Pollinators: A favorite of hummingbirds, bees, and butterflies, providing important nectar for garden ecosystems.
Easy to Grow: Thrives in full sun and is relatively low-maintenance, making it suitable for beginner gardeners.
Hardy and Resilient: Tolerates a range of conditions, including poor soil, and can even handle brief periods of drought once established.
Specifications:
Plant Type: Annual or tender perennial (in colder climates, may be grown as an annual)
Flower Color: Bright red, trumpet-shaped blooms
Height: 10-15 feet (3-4.5 meters)
Spread: 3-6 feet (90-180 cm)
Sunlight Requirement: Full sun to partial shade
Soil Requirements: Well-drained, moderately fertile soil
Season: Blooms from late spring to fall
Hardiness: USDA zones 9-11 (can be grown as an annual in colder regions)
Planting Depth: Sow seeds 1/4 inch (6 mm) deep
Spacing: Space plants 18-24 inches (45-60 cm) apart
Germination Time: 7-14 days
Uses: Ideal for trellises, arbors, fences, and other vertical structures.
Growing Tips:
Sowing: Start seeds indoors 6-8 weeks before the last frost, or sow directly outdoors after the danger of frost has passed. The seeds can be soaked overnight to aid germination.
Watering: Keep the soil consistently moist until the plant is established. Once growing, Cardinal Creeper is somewhat drought-tolerant but benefits from occasional watering during dry spells.
Pruning: Prune back after flowering to encourage new growth and maintain a tidy appearance.
Support: Ensure the plant has a structure to climb on, such as a trellis or fence, to help it grow vertically and maximize its bloom potential.