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Cuphea

Large-petaled blooms enhance gardens and containers alike. Weather resistant, non-stop flowers perform all summer and will attract butterflies and hummingbirds.

Companion Plants

Ageratum

Purple Fountain Grass

Snapdragon

Plant Details

  • Common name

    Cuphea

  • Botanical name

    Cuphea llavea

  • Variety

    'Vienco Purple-Pink'

  • Zone

    Grow as an annual

  • Light

    Sun

  • Height

    16in (0-41 cm)

  • Habit

    Mounded

  • Feed

    Fertilize weekly during growth period

  • Water

    Water weekly during dry spells

  • Bloom Color

    Pink, Purple

  • Bloom Time

    Summer-fall

  • Maintenance

    Pinch back for fuller, more compact appearance.

This plant also belongs to the following BloomIQ.com collections:

  • Owen P.'s collection