CUPHEA BAT FACED
Cuphea lanceolata
These unusual dark purple ‘bat faced’ flowers will keep all batman fans happy as they bloom in abundance. A multi-stemmed plant that loves to grow amongst other plants of a similar height (60-80 cm), weaving its way through for support but not overwhelming its neighbours with the unusual flowers peep through like a good garden fairy. A long flowering half-hardy annual that blooms in summer and early autumn. 100 seeds.
Sowing Instructions
Sow direct or in pots for transplanting once the threat of frosts has passed. Cover seed thinly as light can aid germination. Keep warmish and moist, germinates in 8-14 days.
Climate
Cold, Temperate, Hot Arid, Tropics/SubTropics
Germination Type
Fast germinating seeds
Sowing Method
Direct, Transplant
Height
0.8m
Spacing/Spread
0.3m
Row Space
0.3m
Sowing Periods
| J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cool | ||||||||||||
| Temperate | ||||||||||||
| Sub-Tropical/Tropical |