This is the first year I found these at my local nursery. They have grown beautifully and the plants filled out well and have handled the early summer heat of 90's.. I am hoping they will come back next year - we are in 8B zone which Would like to know if I should have pinched them back when planting as they started out at about 8"" when they were planted and now are about 18" and are a little top heavy. I gave it 4 stars since I didn't have information about pinching them back to keep them in a more mounded form. I have had good luck with Cuphea Hybrid (Cigar Plant) returning each year.
Totally Tempted® Vivid Violet™ cuphea Cuphea procumbens
Exposure
- Sun
Flower Season
- Spring
- Summer
Mature Size
Height: 8" - 16"
Spread: 12" - 18"
Height: 20cm - 41cm
Spread: 30cm - 46cm
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8 - 16 Inches12 - 18 Inches12 - 18 Inches20cm - 41cm30cm - 46cm30cm - 46cm
Features
Totally Tempted™ series of Cuphea flourishes both in arid and humid climates, plus it includes a range of colors that’s sure to coordinate with any color palette. You already know that Cuphea flowers are favorites of pollinators. The self-cleaning, bitone violet purple flowers with rich violet edges of Totally Tempted™ Vivid Violet™ keep right on coming from spring to fall, providing a continuous nectar source for our winged friends.
Continuous Bloom or RebloomerLong BloomingHeat TolerantDeadheading Not NecessaryAttracts:Bees, Butterflies, HummingbirdsCharacteristics
Plant Type:AnnualHeight Category:MediumGarden Height:8 - 16 Inches 20cm - 41cmSpacing:12 - 18 Inches 30cm - 46cmSpread:12 - 18 Inches 30cm - 46cmFlower Colors:PurpleFlower Shade:Violet purple with rich violet edgesFoliage Colors:GreenFoliage Shade:GreenHabit:MoundedContainer Role:FillerPlant Needs
Light Requirement:SunThe optimum amount of sun or shade each plant needs to thrive: Full Sun (6+ hours), Part Sun (4-6 hours), Full Shade (up to 4 hours).
Maintenance Category:EasyBloom Time:Spring through FallHardiness Zones:9a, 9b, 10a, 10b, 11a, 11bWater Category:AverageSoil Fertility Requirement:Average SoilUses:Border PlantUses:ContainerUses:LandscapeUses:Mass PlantingUses Notes:Grow in landscapes, polinator gardens, hanging baskets, window boxes and upright containers. Great hummingbird attractor.
Maintenance Notes:Cuphea is a heat lover and that grows in both arid and humid climates. Always keep this plant in full sun for best flowering and to prevent it from stretching in the shade.
Keep the soil moist throughout the growing season. Regular feeding will keep it full and constantly flowering. Once established, it does not require a lot of water.
This plant is a perennial in USDA zones 9a and higher, but should be considered an annual in colder climates. If you are in a marginally hardy area, an application of light mulch (like pine needles) about 6 inches deep and a foot wide may help the plant survive the winter. When the threat of frost has passed, remove the layer of mulch. The plant should not be cut back in the winter. If it has dead plant material or is leggy in spring, you can trim it back once new growth begins.
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Elizabeth, South Carolina, United States, 3 min ago
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