SOWING INSTRUCTIONS
Depth:
1/4" Tip: Soak seeds in water overnight prior to sowing.
Seed To Bloom:
12-14 weeks
Starting Indoors:
Sow indoors in pots 4-6 weeks before last frost. Keep at 65-70°F.
Starting Outdoors:
Direct sow after all danger of frost has passed.
WHEN TO SET OUTSIDE
About 1-2 weeks after all danger of frost has passed, taking special care not to disturb roots.
PLACEMENT & CULTIVATION
"Pajarito" means little bird in Spanish, a good name for this little winged flower discovered growing near Lima, Peru, in the mid-1700s. Canary bird vine or canary creeper festoons fences and obelisks with brilliant yellow feathery blooms and harmonious gray-green lobed foliage. A warm, sheltered spot in some regular, moist yet well-drained soil with full sun to partial shade. Avoid fertilizer, as that will encourage leaves, not flowers.
Watering Details:
About 1" per week—drought tolerant once established, however regular watering may encourage more blossoms.
Soil pH:
Mildly acidic to neutral.
Fertilizer:
Do not fertilize, as this will limit blooms and stimulate excess foliage growth. Add 1" compost to poor soils.
Diseases & Pests:
Aphids may pose a problem—treat with an insecticidal soap if hosing down daily does not resolve the issue.
