Sweet Talk™ Red Cuphea

Sweet Talk™ Red is a mounded cuphea with vivid red tubular flowers and a compact, closely branched habit. Ball Seed identifies the selection as Cuphea procumbens PAS1169708 and lists an 8–14 inch height and spread, spring-to-fall bloom, and full-sun exposure. The breeder describes its flowers as a true red and a source of nectar for bees and hummingbirds. [Ball Seed](https://info.ballseed.com/PlantInfo/?phid=020509522004463). ## Flowers and Garden Use Use this low annual in sunny containers, border fronts, or warm-season combinations. Its small stature and dense habit help fill open spaces, while the red blooms provide strong color through the hot months. It is usually grown as an annual in temperate gardens. ## Growing Conditions Sweet Talk cupheas are heat-loving and prefer moderate moisture with good drainage. Water regularly during hot, dry weather, particularly in containers, and avoid leaving the roots in standing water. The rounded plant is suited to small patios and garden edges. ## Maintenance Deadheading is not needed for continued flowering. Trim damaged or overlong stems to maintain a compact shape, and remove the plant after frost where it is grown as an annual.