Cardinal Climber
Ipomoea × multifida
Family: Convolvulaceae
Cardinal Climber grows in full sun and prefers average, moist, well-drained soil. Water needs: Moderate.
How to Grow Cardinal Climber
Cardinal Climber growing information includes sunlight requirements of Full sun, soil conditions listed as Average, moist, well-drained soil with a soil pH of 6.0-7.5, and Moderate water needs. The listed hardiness zones are 2-11 as annual. For propagation reference, the database lists germination or establishment information for Cardinal Climber as 7-21 days after scarification or soaking, with planting or establishment depth listed as 1/4 inch. Days to maturity are listed as 70-100 days to flowering.
Plant Overview
Cardinal Climber (Ipomoea × multifida) is listed in the Convolvulaceae family and categorized as a vine with an annual life cycle. This profile summarizes growing information for hardiness, light, soil, water, seed starting, maturity, and other available cultivation details. Difficulty is listed as Easy.
- Plant ID
- PLT-0278
- Family
- Convolvulaceae
- Plant type
- Vine
- Life cycle
- Annual
- Difficulty
- Easy
Growing Conditions
Cardinal Climber is listed for full sun conditions. Water needs are listed as moderate. The database soil reference is Average, moist, well-drained soil. The listed soil pH range is 6.0-7.5, and the listed hardiness range is 2-11 as annual.
- Hardiness zones
- 2-11 as annual
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil
- Average, moist, well-drained soil
- Soil pH
- 6.0-7.5
- Water needs
- Moderate
Seed & Germination
For seed starting, the listed germination time is 7-21 days after scarification or soaking and the seed depth is 1/4 inch. The listed time to maturity is 70-100 days to flowering. Use these values as general reference points and adjust for local climate, seed source, and growing conditions.
- Germination
- 7-21 days after scarification or soaking
- Seed depth
- 1/4 inch
Harvest & Propagation
- Days to maturity
- 70-100 days to flowering
Garden Information
- Toxicity / cautions
- Seeds may be toxic if ingested
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Growing Reference Note
Plant performance can vary with climate, soil, weather, cultivar, seed quality, and gardening methods. The values on this page are general database reference ranges rather than a substitute for local extension guidance or seed-packet instructions.