Totally Tempted® Vivid Violet™ Cuphea | Proven Winners®

Orchid-violet blooms with deeper ink-violet edges over fresh green foliage.

Totally Tempted® Vivid Violet™ is a cuphea that blooms from spring through fall, producing continuous, pollinator-friendly flowers with layered violet tones that add depth and richness to containers and garden beds.

What You'll Use It For

A saturated violet filler that adds depth without going dark.

• Filling containers with rich purple tones that still feel bright
• Attracting hummingbirds, bees, and butterflies to garden beds
• Pairing with pinks, whites, and greens for balanced combinations
• Adding depth to softer plantings without overpowering them
• Mass planting for a cohesive violet color block

Why Lazy Leaf Loves It

This one brings more intensity than softer violets without becoming heavy. The orchid-violet base keeps it vibrant, while the deeper edges give each bloom dimension so it doesn't read flat.

As part of the Totally Tempted® series, it's bred for heat tolerance and continuous blooming, so it keeps producing flowers without deadheading and performs reliably through long summer stretches. It's also a strong pollinator plant, bringing steady activity to containers and garden beds.

Product Details

Growing Conditions

• Sun: Full sun
• USDA Zones: 9–11 (grown as an annual in most regions)
• Water: Average
• Thrives in both dry and humid conditions

Mature Size

• Height: 8–16 inches
• Spread: 12–18 inches

Bloom & Seasonal Interest

• Bloom time: Spring through fall
• Flower color: Orchid-violet with deeper violet edges
• Continuous bloom without deadheading

Plant Characteristics

• Plant type: Annual
• Habit: Mounded
• Foliage: Green
• Container role: Filler

What's Included

One Totally Tempted® Vivid Violet™ cuphea plant

Grown and shipped at the right time for planting in your area.