How to Care for Hummingbird Vine Bushes

The hummingbird vine (Ipomoea quamoclit), a type of morning glory, has several nicknames, hummingbird bush and cypress vine among them. A tough, climbing vine, it thrives where few other plants can -- in nutrient-poor soils, in shade or in sun. No training is required, as the hummingbird vine will climb anything in its path. It blooms in small, star-shaped, red flowers that attract hummingbirds and butterflies. Hummingbird vine can be invasive, as it readily reseeds.

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Instructions

- 1
  Water the newly-planted hummingbird vine to keep the soil moist, but not saturated, until it produces new growth. At that time, the vine has become established, so allow the top 3 inches of soil to dry before you water again.
- 2
  Fertilize the hummingbird vine before it blooms in the spring with a high phosphorus fertilizer, such as 5-15-5. Apply it at the rate stated on the label, and water to a depth of 6 inches after you fertilize the vine.
- 3
  Prune the hummingbird vine to keep it to the size you prefer. You can safely cut anywhere on the vine, and it will recover.

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