Photo by Avant Gardens
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Cuphea 'Flamenco Samba' PP17823
Also Known As
- Cuphea llavea 'Flamenco Samba'
- Bat-faced Cuphea
- Mexican False Heather
Plant type
annual / biennial
size
- H: 10"-16"
- W: 24"
planting zones
- 10a-11
Cuphea 'Flamenco Samba' PP17823 plant details
Cuphea 'Flamenco Samba' PP17823 is a broadleaf evergreen or semi-evergreen annual / biennial with green foliage. In spring and summer red flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and even moisture water. Does well in well-drained soil.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Cuphea 'Flamenco Samba' PP17823
- Plant type: annual / biennial
- Plant family: lythraceae
- Foliage: evergreen or semi-evergreen green
- Mature size: 24 IN wide, 10 IN - 16 IN - tall
- Flowers: red blooms in spring and summer
GROWING CONDITIONS for Cuphea 'Flamenco Samba' PP17823
- USDA Zones: 10a - 11
- Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
- Watering frequency: even moisture
- Soil needs: well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
By: Avant Gardens
Garden photo gallery of Cuphea 'Flamenco Samba' PP17823
Gardening facts about Cuphea 'Flamenco Samba' PP17823 plant
How to Grow Cuphea 'Flamenco Samba' PP17823
Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly shade
Water Needs
- even moisture
Soil Needs
- well-drained
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- red
Flower Season
- spring
- summer
Foliage Season
- evergreen
- semi-evergreen
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Plant Type
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Zones
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Size
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Zones
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Size
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Zones
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Size
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Zones
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Size
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Zones
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Size
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