Cyprus vine question?

need advise on how and where to grow and maintain it soil and sun conditions ,ect?

Cyprus vine question?
Hey PJ -



I'm not sure you are referring to Cypress Vine, which is the more common spelling - but, its one of my favourite annual vines and I am planning on making it a larger part of my Summer planning this year.



It is a relative of morning glory (Ipomea sp) and loves heat and sun. As the name suggests, it is a vine - a vine which requires something to twist onto instead of a tendril type of vine (such as a sweet pea) so a trellis, dead branches, etc will all work perfectly. Good drainage is essential. The red flowers will not last terribly long individually; however, there will be such an abundance of flowers that it will always make an incredible impression. The best balance of heat along with great drainage, and good light will make this vine incredibly happy. Moreover, the plant will self-sow year-after-year and it can continue to regrow in its same location from this self-sowing. Hummingbirds LOVE this plant.



Also, I want to point out a confusion here -- Cypress Vine and Cardinal Climber Vine are sometimes confused and the names are (yet, shouldnt be) interchangeable.



Check out Renee's Seeds for some descriptions - and, this is where I also purchase my own seeds for these vines. I find they germinate within a few days and best to start indoors in peat pots. They do not transplant very well - so start indoors or in a pot which can be biodragable and planted along with the seedling once it has some growth to it. Check out the links below:



CARDINAL CLIMBER:

http://www.reneesgarden.com/seeds/seeds-...

and

CYPRESS VINE:

http://www.reneesgarden.com/seeds/seeds-...



Try doing what I did -- I plant both of them together so you can a great mixture of flowers and the beautiful foilage together. As a bonus you can also add a few "Moonflower Vine" seeds (also on the above link) to add to a moonlight version of a similar species. Wonderful!

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