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Cuphea 'Diablo'
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Cuphea 'Diablo'

Cuphea llavea
Diablo's red-hot fluttering flowers bend under the weight of the many bumblebees that seek it out. Tall and graceful, what cupheas were before breeders miniaturized them. Heat-loving, provide moist, well-drained soils and pinch once to encourage bushiness.
SKU #S1243
$4.00
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Details
Approximate Seeds Per Packet
140
Lifecycle
Annual; tender perennial
Perennial Hardiness Zone
9,
10
Annual Hardiness
Tender Annual
Mature Size
2-2.5' h x 1.5-2' w
Sun
Full sun
Soil
Rich, moist, well-drained
Season
Summer to fall
Color
Cherry-red
Features
Great for containers
Heat or Drought Tolerant
Attracts Butterflies
Attracts Bees
Attracts Hummingbirds
SOWING INSTRUCTIONS
Depth:
1/16-1/4"
Sprout Time:
5-15 days
Seed To Bloom:
12 weeks
Starting Indoors:
Start indoors 8 weeks before planting out. Keep at 65-75°F.
Starting Outdoors:
Direct sow after last frost.
WHEN TO SET OUTSIDE
After last frost.
PLACEMENT & CULTIVATION
Often used as an edger, bedding plant, or starring in containers, Cuphea will attract butterflies, bees, and sometimes even hummingbirds. It will do best with full sun (though it will tolerate some light shade for part of the day). If plants become leggy, pinch back. If overwintering indoors, bring in before temperatures drop below 37°F; keep in a sunny window where the temperature is 60-70°F. Reduce watering when growing indoors.
Final Spacing:
1.5'
Water Requirements:
Medium Water Use
Watering Details:
About 1" per week. While drought tolerant, greater moisture availability will increase growth and blooming. Avoid saturated soils.
Soil pH:
Not particular about pH
Fertilizer:
Mix in a couple of inches of compost prior to planting. Alternatively, fertilize with an organic water-soluble fertilizer once per month or mix in a balanced granular fertilizer.
Diseases & Pests:
No major problems. If aphids or whiteflies appear spray with Insecticidal soap. Avoid fungal troubles and root rot by placing in a well-drained setting with decent air circulation.