Cuphea llavea 'Diablo'

Also Known As

Diablo Bat Face Cuphea
Diablo Cuphea

Plant type

perennial, annual / biennial

size

H: 12"-24"
W: 12"-24"

planting zones

9a-10b

Cuphea llavea 'Diablo' plant details

Cuphea llavea 'Diablo' is a broadleaf deciduous or semi-evergreen annual / biennial or perennial with green foliage. In fall and summer red flowers emerge. Features glossy texture. Attracts bees, butterflies and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Cuphea llavea 'Diablo'

Plant type: annual / biennial or perennial
Plant family: lythraceae
Foliage: deciduous or semi-evergreen green
Mature size: 12 IN - 24 IN - wide, 12 IN - 24 IN - tall
Flowers: red blooms in fall and summer
Uses: border plant, cottage garden, cutting garden, easy-to-grow, floriferous, long-blooming

GROWING CONDITIONS for Cuphea llavea 'Diablo'

USDA Zones: 9a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: heat
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Diablo's red-hot fluttering flowers bend under the weight of the many bumblebees that seek it out. Tall and graceful, what cupheas were before they were miniaturized by breeders. Heat loving, just provide moist, well-drained soils and pinch once to encourage bushiness.