Ipomoea × sloteri (Cardinal Climber)

A graceful and cheerful addition to the garden, Ipomoea x sloteri (Cardinal Climber) is a tender twining vine with delicate lacy foliage and fiery red flowers adorned with a white throat. Blooming profusely from midsummer to fall, the tubular flowers flare open at the mouth into deep red pentagons. They are an excellent source of nectar for butterflies and hummingbirds. Each large, bright green leaf is divided into narrow lobes, giving the foliage a lacy appearance. Particularly vigorous and fast-growing, Cardinal Climber is fairly maintenance-free and is perfect to climb a wall or scramble through arbors and trellises. This plant does very well in containers too. Ipomoea x sloteri is a hybrid between the Cypress-vine (Ipomoea quamoclit) and the Scarlet morning-glory (Ipomoea coccinea).

• This tropical vine will twine its soft stems up to 6-12 ft. tall in one season (180-360 cm) and 9-12 IN. wide (22-30 cm).
• Thrives in full sun to partial shade in rich, evenly moist, well-drained soils. Tolerates dry conditions, but performs best with regular waterings.
• Deer resistant, but attract butterflies and hummingbirds.
• Perfect to cover arbors, trellises, obelisks, walls, or fences.
• Virtually pest and disease free
• Easy to grow from seed. Soak seeds overnight and start indoors in spring. Space the plants about a foot apart (30 cm), and provide sun and support.
• Seeds are highly toxic if ingested. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling.
• Toxic to dogs, toxic to cats, toxic to horses, toxic to humans.