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Proven Winners - Cuphea Vermillionaire

SunlightFull Sun

WateringLow

Fertilization 20-20-20 and 15-30-15

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Vermillionaire® Cuphea is an award-winning, heat-loving plant that delivers nonstop yellow-orange blooms all summer long. Thriving in full sun, this vigorous performer is exceptionally drought tolerant once established and requires no deadheading to stay covered in flowers. Perfect for containers and landscape beds, Vermillionaire® is especially prized for its ability to attract hummingbirds, making it a lively and colorful addition to warm, sunny gardens.

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Latin Name Cuphea hybrid ‘Vermillionaire®’

Pot Size 5 IN

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Features

Heat Tolerant
Drought Tolerant
Low Maintenance
No Deadheading Required

Attractions

Butterflies
Native Bees
Hummingbirds

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Annuals

🌱 Annuals Care Guide

Annuals are grown for a single season and will not return after winter. They are valued for their vibrant colour and continuous blooms throughout the growing season.

For best results, plant in well-draining soil and enrich with compost or peat moss to improve structure and support healthy growth. Choose varieties suited to your garden’s light conditions, and water regularly to keep plants thriving and flowering consistently.

Spring

Wait until after last frost (typically late May) to plant annuals outdoors.
Harden off seedlings by gradually introducing them to outdoor conditions.
Mix compost into the soil for improved texture and nutrients.
Begin fertilizing with a balanced liquid fertilizer every 2–3 weeks.

Summer

June–August, water deeply at the base during dry spells—most annuals prefer consistent moisture.
Deadhead regularly to prolong blooming and encourage new flowers.
Pinch back leggy growth to promote bushier plants.
Fertilize every 2–3 weeks to maintain vibrant blooms.

Fall

September–October, continue watering as needed until the first frost.
Remove spent plants after frost kills foliage.
Add plant debris to compost, if disease-free.
Consider saving seeds from heirloom or open-pollinated varieties.

Winter

November–March, no winter care needed—annuals naturally die off after the first hard frost.
Use winter to plan next year’s varieties or start seeds indoors in late winter.

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