New! Cuphea llavea 'Diablo'

Bees, butterflies, and other pollinators, including hummingbirds, will enjoy an extended feast from the profusion of flowers provided by Cuphea llavea 'Diablo.' Plants have upright stems that carry copious cherry-red blooms whose centers look like the faces of bats, thus the common name. These heat-tolerant plants are a carefree addition to containers and garden beds with well-drained soil.

Cuphea is a genus of about 260 species of tropical and warm temperate climate plants in the Loosestrife (Lythraceae) family. The genus includes annuals, perennials, and semi-woody shrubs, some deciduous, some evergreen. Native to the Americas, the commonly cultivated species originate in Mexico and Central America. These low-maintenance plants tolerate heat, are not favored by deer, and cover themselves with vivid orange, red, or purple flowers from summer to fall. The tubular blossoms are small, but numerous and long-lasting. Rich in nectar, Cupheas attract hummingbirds, moths, butterflies, bees, and other pollinators over a long season. Compact form and easy care make them easy to tuck into a garden with full sun and well-drained soil, for a pop of color, or grow in containers. In colder zones, plants can be grown as annuals and discarded after frost has killed them or grown indoors in a sunny window. Perennial in Zones 9-11.

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HOW PLANTS ARE SHIPPED

The size of the plants we ship has been selected to reduce the shock of transplanting. For some, this means a large, bareroot crown. Others cannot travel bareroot or transplant best if grown in containers. We ship these perennials and annuals in 1 pint pots, except as noted. We must point out that many perennials will not bloom the first year after planting, but will the following year, amply rewarding your patience. We ship bulbs as dormant, bare bulbs, sometimes with some wood shavings or moss. Shrubs, Roses, vines, and other woody plants may be shipped bareroot or in pots. The size of the pot is noted in the quick facts for each item.

WHEN WE SHIP

We ship our bulbs and plants at the right time for planting in your area, except as noted, with orders dispatched on a first-come, first-served basis by climate zone. We also ship a wide range of containers and planters, tools, supplies, fertilizers, garden wear, garden decor items, as well as indoor decorations like wreaths and dried bouquets when available. Estimated dates for shipping are indicated in the green Shipping Details box for each item. Please supply a street address for delivery. Kindly contact us with two weeks notice, if you'll be away at the expected time of delivery.

OUR GUARANTEE

We guarantee to ship plants that are in prime condition for growing. If your order is damaged or fails to meet your expectations, we will cheerfully replace or refund it. Please contact our Customer Service Department at 1-800-503-9624 or email us at [email protected]. Please include your order number or customer number when contacting us.