Sriracha™ Rose (Cuphea)
Latin Name: Cuphea llavea
Item #: 5030802
Difficulty:
Easy
Suitable for Containers:
Yes
(14-18 in/35.5-45.5) Compact, well-branched plants produce rose colored blooms. Sun loving and suitable for containers, this plant also attracts pollinators. Pkt contains 25 seeds.
(14-18 in/35.5-45.5) Compact, well-branched plants that are easy to program and colors are very well matched for uniform production. A premium heat and drought tolerant variety that offers season-extending opportunitites. Pkt contains 25 seeds.
Cuphea
16,000 seeds per oz/28 g
CULTURE: Sow indoors February 15th for Mother’s Day. Germinate at 70°F/21°C for 12 - 15 days. Grow plants cooler @ 65°F/18°C. after transplanting. Use for pots, borders or as a bedding plant. Likes full sun or partial shade. Allow 11 - 12 weeks from seed to flower, in paks or pots. Home gardeners can start seeds indoors 8 - 10 weeks before last spring frost. Prick out small seedlings and transplant to individual pots. Wait until the soil is warm before setting out in the garden. Prefers warm weather. Tolerates heat and humidity. Water during growing/blooming season, keeping soil evenly moist. Blooms 4 months after germination.