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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This Video Brought To You By: PW Proven Winners www.ProvenWinners.com P. Allen Smith’s GARDEN HOME Approved Pallensmith.com P. ALLEN SMITH Gardens Now, take a look at this little guy. This is a bat face Cuphea. Cupheas are cigar plants. That is one of the common names for it and this variety is called Totally Tempted. It has none stop bright red blooms like this all throughout the summer. It can make explosive impact in hanging baskets, beds, boarders or in any combination. Totally Tempted works best in full sun so remember that. Now, you may look at these flowers and may think this is a delicate plant. It is a real toughie so give it a try. From the garden, I am Allen Smith. If you would like more information on this topic or any other gardening topic, just check out my website pallensmith.com. Hortus, Ltd. All Right Reserved