Light Needs
Mature Height
Mature Spread
Totally Tempted® Frosted Violets™ Cuphea offers a profusion of deep violet-purple flowers edged with soft blush pink, creating a striking, long-lasting display from spring to frost. This compact annual grows 10–16 inches tall, spreading just as wide, making it ideal for adding consistent color to your garden. Known for attracting hummingbirds, butterflies, and other pollinators, it outshines other annuals with its non-stop blooms and easy care.
Native to the Americas, this Cuphea variety thrives in hot, humid, and dry conditions, showing remarkable resilience. Its self-cleaning flowers mean no deadheading, and deer typically avoid it. Use it to brighten sunny patios, line walkways, or create a pollinator-friendly garden. Its ability to handle varying conditions makes it a practical and decorative option for any landscape.
Totally Tempted® Frosted Violets™ Cuphea Care
Plant this Cuphea in full sun to partial shade, make sure at least four hours of direct sunlight daily. It prefers well-draining soil and benefits from consistent watering, though it tolerates short periods of dryness. Use a balanced fertilizer during the growing season to encourage robust growth and prolific blooms. With proper care, this plant performs well in various soil types and pH levels.
Pruning is rarely needed, as the plant is self-cleaning, dropping spent flowers naturally. If desired, light trimming of leggy stems can promote a bushier appearance. In cooler climates, treat as an annual or overwinter indoors. For container growth, choose pots with good drainage and bring them inside before frost sets in.
Totally Tempted® Frosted Violets™ Cuphea Spacing
Space plants 12–18 inches apart to allow each plant to display a full form. To create a groundcover, space plants slightly closer together. For container planting, use a pot at least 12 inches in diameter to accommodate the plant’s mature size and sprawling habit.
Totally Tempted® Frosted Violets Cuphea Information
| USDA Hardiness Zones: 9 - 11 |
| Plant Type: |
| Light Exposure: Full Sun (At Least 6 Hours Of Direct Sunlight) |
| Mature Height: 8 - 16 Inches |
| Mature Spread: 1 - 1.5 Feet |
| Spacing: 1 - 1.5 Feet |
| Habit: Mounded |
| Flower Color(s): Pink, Purple |
| Flower Description: Violet Purple Rimmed With Blush Pink |
| Bloom Period: Spring to Fall |
| Foliage Type: Herbaceous |
| Foliage Color(s): Green |
| Foliage Description: Narrow, mid-green leaves forming a tidy, bushy mound |
| Seasonal Interest: Spring Flowering, Summer Flowering, Fall Flowering, 3 Season Interest |
| Watering: Average |
| Resists: Deer, Rabbit |
| Tolerates: Heat |
| Attracts: Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds |
| Container Role: Filler |
| Uses: Borders, Containers, Hanging Baskets, Mass Planting |
| Features: Attracts Pollinators, Deadheading Not Necessary, Low Maintenance, Continuous Blooming or Rebloomer |
| Brand: Proven Winners |
| Common Name: Totally Tempted® Frosted Violets Cuphea |
| Other Name(s): Cuphea |
| Scientific Name: Cuphea x "Totally Tempted® Frosted Violets |
- SKU:
- TTFVTOTAL-GC
Please Note: The pictures below are to give a general representation of the different container sizes. The actual size/ages of plants are estimates and will vary based on type of plant, time of year, last pruning & many other factors.
Also Known As:
3.5" Container
Plant Age:
~ 6 months
Plant Size:
~ 3"-6"
Pot Size:
~ 4.5"H x 3.75"W
Volume:
~1.42 quarts
Also Known As:
4.25" Container
Plant Age:
~ 6 months
Plant Size:
~ 3"-6"
Pot Size:
~ 4.93"H x 4.25"W
Volume:
~1.56 pints
Also Known As:
Quart
Plant Age:
~ 6 months - 1 year
Plant Size:
~ 4"-8"
Pot Size:
~ 4.75"H x 4.5"W
Volume:
~1.50 quarts
Also Known As:
#1 Container
1 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 10"-14"
Pot Size:
~ 7"H x 7.75"W
Volume:
~2.26-3.73 quarts
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We want your plants to arrive in great condition! If you notice any issues upon delivery, contact us within 3 days.
For annuals, houseplants & vegetables, we provide a 30-day warranty to ensure that your plants thrive.
Pre-ordered plants are scheduled to ship in Spring 2025. We carefully plan our shipping dates based on your USDA Plant Hardiness Zone to ensure optimal planting conditions upon arrival. Want it sooner/later? Reach out, and we'll try our best to accommodate.
Estimated ship week for pre-ordered plants will ship based on growing zones as shown below.
| Growing Zone | Estimated Ship Week |
|---|---|
| Zone 10 | March 24th |
| Zone 9 | March 31st |
| Zone 8 | April 7th |
| Zone 7 | April 14th |
| Zone 6b | April 21st |
| Zone 6a | April 28th |
| Zone 5b | May 5th |
| Zone 5a | May 12th |
| Zone 4 | May 19th |
| Zone 3 | May 26th |
Note: These are only estimated ship dates. Plants may ship out later depending on weather & growing conditions of the plant.
Note: Only plants indicated as pre-order will ship as shown above. All other plants and hard goods will ship as normal.
Plants that are currently in stock typically ship within 2-7 business days after your order is placed.