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Richly Red™ cuphea

Cuphea procumbens

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Overview

The Cuphea procumbens is a compact annual with green foliage and rich red flowers marked by deep purple centers from spring through fall. It grows 8-16 inches tall and spreads 12-18 inches with a tidy, mounded habit. Best in full sun and average, well-drained soil, it appreciates regular moisture and feeding, attracting bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds. Hardy in USDA Zones 9a-11b.

Sun FullWater Medium
Richly Red™ cuphea (Cuphea procumbens) — It grows 8-16 inches tall and spreads 12-18 inches with a tidy, mounded habit
Richly Red™ cuphea (Cuphea procumbens) — Best in full sun and averageRichly Red™ cuphea (Cuphea procumbens) — it appreciates regular moisture and feedingRichly Red™ cuphea (Cuphea procumbens) — is a heat-loving annual with a polishedRichly Red™ cuphea (Cuphea procumbens) — Hardy in USDA Zones 9a-11bRichly Red™ cuphea (Cuphea procumbens) — commonly referred to as Richly Red™ cupheaRichly Red™ cuphea (Cuphea procumbens) — mounded habit and a season-long display of vivid+6

Culture

Sun
Full
Water
Medium

Shape & size

Mature height
0.6666667–1.3333334 Ft.
Mature width
1–1.5 Ft.

Classification

Family
Lythraceae

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Richly Red™ cuphea (Cuphea procumbens) — It grows 8-16 inches tall and spreads 12-18 inches with a tidy, mounded habit
Richly Red™ cuphea (Cuphea procumbens) — Best in full sun and average
Richly Red™ cuphea (Cuphea procumbens) — it appreciates regular moisture and feeding
Richly Red™ cuphea (Cuphea procumbens) — is a heat-loving annual with a polished
Richly Red™ cuphea (Cuphea procumbens) — Hardy in USDA Zones 9a-11b
Richly Red™ cuphea (Cuphea procumbens) — commonly referred to as Richly Red™ cuphea
Richly Red™ cuphea (Cuphea procumbens) — mounded habit and a season-long display of vivid
Richly Red™ cuphea (Cuphea procumbens) — Part of the Proven Winners® lineup
Richly Red™ cuphea (Cuphea procumbens) — each small bloom accented by a deep purple center that gives the plant unusual depth and jewel-like detail
Richly Red™ cuphea (Cuphea procumbens) — this selection brings a saturated red note to the garden
Richly Red™ cuphea (Cuphea procumbens) — Against fresh green foliage
Richly Red™ cuphea (Cuphea procumbens) — the flowers appear in generous succession from spring through fall
Richly Red™ cuphea (Cuphea procumbens) — continuous color presence without the need for deadheading.<br><br>Compact yet full

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