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Nierembergia hippomanica violacea 'Purple Robe'

Cupflower, Nierembergia caerulea

Mounding or mat-like, Cupflowers can be grown in most areas -- as annuals in Zones 3 to 6 and as perennials in Zones 7 to 10. Good edging, container, and front-of-the-border plants, their delicate bell-like purple or white flowers are long-blooming. Shear back after flowering to remove seed heads or allow them to ripen and harvest the seed. Sold in cell packs in spring.
Nierembergia hippomanica violacea, Cupflower, Nierembergia caerulea
This variety has yellow-eyed, bright purple flowers all summer.

Attributes - Nierembergia hippomanica violacea 'Purple Robe'

Plant Type: Annual

Bloom Season: Early Summer through Mid Fall

Flower Color: Blue, Purple

Height: 6 in. to 1 ft.

Width: 1 ft.

Sunlight: Full Sun

Notes: Thrives in Dry Climates, Hot Climates. Container Plants, Drought Tolerant, Long Blooming, Low Maintenance, Showy Flowers.

Related Plants

Nierembergia 'Mont Blanc', Nierembergia 'Purple Robe', Nierembergia hippomanica violacea 'White Robe'
 
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