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Ipomoea x sloteri Cardinal Climber
1 packet (20 seeds) @ $3.55
Catalog Code: 7057
Ipomoea x sloteri Cardinal Climber
Half-hardy Annual Climber
- Flowers: Mid Summer to Autumn
- Soil: Well drained
- Height: 6 feet
- Germination: Experience Useful
- Aftercare: Easy
- Ideal for: Conservatory, Greenhouse
Description
An interesting form of lpomoea, bearing deeply cut, lanced green foliage and excellently contrasting flowers in rich crimson.
A slender, twining climber, suitable for greenhouse, conservatory or warm position outdoors.
Sowing Instructions
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Soak seeds overnight in cold water before sowing.
Germinate at 20-30C (68-86F) on the surface of a free draining, damp seed compost.
Cover with a layer of compost, 6mm (¼in) deep.
Place in a propagator or seal container in a polythene bag until after germination which takes 10-21 days.
Do not exclude light as this helps germination.
Growing Instructions
Transplant when large enough to handle into 13cm (5in) pots.
Grow on in cooler, well lit conditions for 10-15 days before planting out after all risk of frost, 30cm (12in) apart.
For pot plants, plant into loam-based soil in 20cm (8in) pots.
Aftercare Instructions
Grow on with plenty of light, but shade from direct sun.
Remove spent flowers regularly.
Caution
Harmful if eaten.
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