Perfect for walls, fences and trellis.
Annual climber up to 2m, with attractive star-shaped, red flowers. Finely cut and dark green foliage.
Moist, light and well-drained soils.
Soak the seeds in cool water for 24 hours before sowing at temperatures of 18ºC night/20ºC day.
Balcony & Courtyard, Cottage garden, Baskets & Containers, Walls, fences, Climber

| Flower colour | Red |
|---|---|
| Flowering period | Summer-Autumn |
| Foliage colour | Green |
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| Botanical name | Ipomoea quamoclit cardinalis |
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| Life cycle | Annual |
| Sowing period | Spring |
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| Germination (days) | 5-10 |
| Average germination (%) | 70 |
| Seeds per gram | 70 |
| Type of use | Balcony & Courtyard, Cottage garden, Baskets & Containers, Walls, fences, Climber |
|---|---|
| Exposure | Sun |
| Soil type | Light |
| Soil moisture | Well-drained, Moist |
| Hardiness | Half-hardy (tolerates temperatures down to 0ºC) |
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