Cardinal Flower – Can it be grown in zone 7 in containers?

The area where the containers will be gets some morning sun & is mostly in the shade in the afternoon. Will we have to mulch the containers over the winter?

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#1 Comment By GKH_Susan On 08/30/2020 @ 12:20 pm

These should grow beautifully in your area. They do need lots of moisture, so be sure they're watered at least a couple times a week, especially if they're containerized. Yes, you'll want to add compost or other mulch over the winter. This is a great article that will tell you all about how to care for them: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/cardinal-flower/growing-cardinal-flowers.htm ^[1]

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