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How to Grow a Totally Tempted Cuphea llavea


Video Description: Take a look at this little guy, it’s a bat faced Cuphea. Cupheas are cigar plants, that’s one of the common names for them, and this variety is called Totally Tempted. It has non-stop bright red blooms like this all throughout the summer. It can make an explosive impact in hanging baskets, beds, borders and any combinations. Totally Tempted works best in the full sun, so remember that. You may look at these flowers and think this is a delicate plant, it’s a real toughie so give it a try.

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