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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
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Common name
Cuphea
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Botanical name
Cuphea llavea
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Variety
'Vienco Purple-Pink'
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Zone
Grow as an annual
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Light
Sun
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Height
16in (0-41 cm)
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Habit
Mounded
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Feed
Fertilize weekly during growth period
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Water
Water weekly during dry spells
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Bloom Color
Pink, Purple
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Bloom Time
Summer-fall
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Maintenance
Pinch back for fuller, more compact appearance.
This plant also belongs to the following BloomIQ.com collections:
- Owen P.'s collection