
Dhara Seeds
Cupflower Purple Robe Seeds
1499
Estimated delivery between March 28 and March 31.
- Cupflower - Purple Robe (Calliopsis) is a striking and vibrant addition to any garden. Known for its showy, deep purple to violet blooms, it creates a bold and captivating display in garden beds, borders, and containers. These beautiful cup-shaped flowers bring cheerful color and attract pollinators like butterflies and bees, making it a great choice for eco-friendly and wildlife-friendly gardens. Easy to grow and maintain, the Purple Robe Cupflower thrives in full sun and adds a splash of color throughout the growing season.
- Features:
- Vibrant Purple Blooms: Produces bold, cup-shaped flowers in shades of purple, perfect for enhancing garden displays.
- Pollinator-Friendly: Attracts bees, butterflies, and other beneficial insects, boosting biodiversity in your garden.
- Long Blooming Season: Flowers continue to bloom throughout the warmer months, making it a long-lasting choice for garden color.
- Compact Growth: The Purple Robe variety is known for its bushy, compact growth habit, ideal for small spaces, containers, or as part of a larger garden mix.
- Easy Maintenance: This hardy annual requires minimal care once established, perfect for busy gardeners.
- Specifications:
- Plant Type: Annual
- Flower Color: Deep purple to violet
- Flower Size: 1–2 inches (2.5–5 cm) in diameter
- Plant Height: 12–18 inches (30–45 cm)
- Plant Spread: 10–15 inches (25–38 cm)
- Sunlight: Full sun
- Watering Needs: Moderate; needs well-drained soil
- Soil Type: Well-drained, fertile soil
- Hardiness Zones: Zones 3–9
- Attracts: Pollinators (bees, butterflies)
- Uses: Flower beds, borders, containers, cutting flowers
- Growing Instructions:
- Planting Time: Start seeds indoors 6–8 weeks before the last frost date or sow them directly outdoors once the threat of frost has passed.
- Planting Depth: Sow seeds about ¼ inch (6 mm) deep.
- Spacing: Space plants 8–12 inches (20–30 cm) apart to allow for good airflow.
- Sun Requirements: Full sun for optimal growth and flowering.
- Watering: Water regularly, ensuring that the soil stays moist but not soggy.
- Deadheading: Remove spent blooms to encourage continuous flowering throughout the growing season.
- Support: This variety doesn’t require significant staking but may benefit from a light support in windy conditions.