Hummingbird Vine Seeds - Flower Plant

Hummingbird vine, commonly known as cypress vine and botanically classified as Ipomoea quamoclit, is a fast-growing annual climber valued for its delicate foliage and tubular flowers. It develops slender, twining stems with finely divided leaves and produces small, star-shaped red blooms throughout the warm season. This plant thrives in warm climates and performs best in full sun with well-drained soil. It is suitable for trellises, fences, and vertical garden planting, where it establishes readily from seeds under warm conditions.

Features

• Fast-growing climbing vine with twining growth
• Produces small red, star-shaped flowers
• Suitable for trellises, fences, and vertical planting
• Adapted to warm climates and full sun conditions
• Establishes easily from seeds

Specifications

• Scientific name: Ipomoea quamoclit
• Common name (US): Cypress Vine
• Seed type / variety: Red flowering variety
• Growth habit: Climbing annual vine
• USDA zones: 2-11 (grown as annual)
• Planting season: Spring
• Growing season: Summer to fall
• Sowing Season:
  • Spring: March to May
• Germination time and conditions: 7-14 days at 20-30°C; soaking improves germination
• Sunlight requirements: Full sun
• Soil requirements: Well-drained soil, moderately fertile
• Watering needs: Moderate, consistent moisture
• Mature plant size: 2-4 meters height, 0.5-1 meter spread
• Plant spacing: 20-30 cm between plants