Cuphea procumbens Purple Star
Half Hardy Annual
- Flowers: Summer
- Position: Full sun
- Height: 15 inches
- Ideal for: Border, Containers
Description
Attractive rich purple star-shaped blooms each with an intriguing cream centre adding to its charm. Dwarf, deep green foliage with a lax, bushy habit makes this a welcome addition to the front of the border or adding interest to containers.
Sowing Instructions
| Sowing time: | March to April. |
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Sow in pots or trays of moist seed compost and cover with a very fine sprinkling of compost or vermiculite. Place in a propagator or warm place, and keep at a constant temperature of between 20-25C (68-77F). After sowing, do not exclude light as this helps germination. Keep the surface of the compost moist but not waterlogged; germination will usually take 7 to 21 days. When large enough to handle, transplant seedlings into 7.5cm (3 inch) pots or trays.
Can also be sown outdoors once the soil has warmed, 3mm (1/8in) deep in drills 30cm (12 inches) apart in well-cultivated soil which has been raked to a fine tilth. When large enough to handle, thin out seedlings to 30cm (12 inches) apart.
Growing Instructions
For pot sown seed, gradually acclimatise the young plants to outdoor conditions for 10 to 15 days before planting out after all risk of frost, 30cm (12 inches) apart.
Aftercare Instructions
For best results, provide a well-drained soil in full sun.
