Flamenco Cha Cha Cuphea
Cuphea x 'Flamenco Cha Cha' PP #20,300
SKU
09388
A profusion of large, bright magenta flowers, each with a white and purple throat and a dark purple center. The compact shrub with a dense, upright habit and dark green foliage showcases the continuous mass of flowers over a long season. This versatile evergreen tolerates heat and drought and is a great addition to a hummingbird garden.
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Full sun
Needs regular watering - weekly, or more often in extreme heat.
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| Botanical Pronunciation | KYOO-fee-uh LAH-vay-uh pro-KUM-benz |
|---|---|
| Average Size at Maturity | 16 in. tall and wide. |
| Bloom Time | Spring through Fall |
| Deciduous/ Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Flower Attribute | Long Bloom Season, Showy Flowers |
| Flower Color | Purple |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Garden Style | Cottage, Mediterranean, Rustic, Tropical |
| Growth Habit | Compact |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Light Needs | Full sun |
| Patent Act | Asexual reproduction of plants protected by the Plant Patent Act is prohibited during the life of the patent. |
| Soil Needs | Flower & Rose Food |
| Special Feature | Attracts Hummingbirds, Compact Form |
| Water Needs | Moderate |
| Watering Needs | Needs regular watering - weekly, or more often in extreme heat. |
Follow a regular watering schedule during the first growing season to establish a deep, extensive root system. Feed with a general purpose fertilizer before new growth begins in spring. For a formal appearance, shear annually after flowering.
This Plant's Growing Zones: 8-10
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