Name: Cuphea llavea 'David Verity' (David Verity Cuphea)
Average Landscape Size: 18–24 in tall × 18–20 in wide; compact, mounding habit
Sun Requirements: Partial shade to partial sun; morning sun preferred
Water Needs: Moderate; consistent moisture for best flowering
Deer Resistance: High
Cold Hardiness: Annual in Willis; plant after last frost
Fertilization & Pruning: Bi-weekly liquid fertilizer; deadhead spent blooms for continuous flowering
Detailed Description: This David Verity Cuphea is a hummingbird magnet with gorgeous orange-red tubular flowers that bloom continuously from spring until first freeze! At 18 to 24 inches tall, it's perfect for borders, containers, or anywhere you want non-stop color and hummingbird action. Here in Willis, this little powerhouse handles our heat and humidity beautifully while providing months of continuous blooms. The flowers are absolutely charming and the hummingbirds will visit constantly. Perfect for adding reliable color to shaded spots!
Name: Cuphea llavea 'David Verity' (David Verity Cuphea)
Average Landscape Size: 18–24 in tall × 18–20 in wide; compact, mounding habit
Sun Requirements: Partial shade to partial sun; morning sun preferred
Water Needs: Moderate; consistent moisture for best flowering
Deer Resistance: High
Cold Hardiness: Annual in Willis; plant after last frost
Fertilization & Pruning: Bi-weekly liquid fertilizer; deadhead spent blooms for continuous flowering
Detailed Description: This David Verity Cuphea is a hummingbird magnet with gorgeous orange-red tubular flowers that bloom continuously from spring until first freeze! At 18 to 24 inches tall, it's perfect for borders, containers, or anywhere you want non-stop color and hummingbird action. Here in Willis, this little powerhouse handles our heat and humidity beautifully while providing months of continuous blooms. The flowers are absolutely charming and the hummingbirds will visit constantly. Perfect for adding reliable color to shaded spots!