Nierembergia Seeds - Purple Robe
SEASON
Perennial (zones 7 - 10)
USDA ZONES
3 - 10
HEIGHT
8 inches
WIDTH
8 - 10 inches
BLOOM SEASON
Summer through fall
BLOOM COLOR
Blue-violet and purple
GROWTH RATE
Moderate
ENVIRONMENT
Full sun
DEER RESISTANT
Yes
SOIL TYPE
Well-drained, pH 6.6 to 7.5
AAS WINNER
1942
LATIN NAME
Nierembergia hippomanica
About...
Nierembergia (Nierembergia Hippomanica Purple Robe) - Also called Purple Robe Cup Flower, this excellent ground cover plant has early, bright blooms of blue-violet or dark purple, and it establishes well from Nierembergia seeds. The mounding foliage has a fern-like appearance, is vigorous, and free-flowering all summer long.
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Planting Directions
TEMPERATURE
70 - 75F
AVERAGE GERM TIME
14 - 30 days
LIGHT REQUIRED
Yes
DEPTH
Press gently into soil, cover lightly with peat moss
SOWING RATE
Approximately 5000 nierembegia seeds covers 100 square feet
MOISTURE
Keep soil slightly moist, but not wet until germination
PLANT SPACING
6 - 9 inches
NOTE
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CARE & MAINTENANCE
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Nierembergia (Nierembergia Hippomanica Purple Robe) - Also called Purple Robe Cup Flower, this excellent ground cover plant has early, bright blooms of blue-violet or dark purple, and it establishes well from Nierembergia seeds. The mounding foliage has a fern-like appearance, is vigorous, and free-flowering all summer long. Nierembergia Purple Robe makes a wonderful addition next to other bedding-plants as it will not take over, but it fills its own space. Nierembergia Cupflower creates a colorful edging or ground cover in borders or rockeries all summer. In addition, purple Cup Flower makes a great container plant as well.
Sow Nierembergia seeds on the surface of lightly firmed, moist compost outdoors or in pots or trays and cover with a fine sprinkling of peat moss. Keep at a temperature of between 70 - 75F. After sowing this ground cover seed, do not exclude light as this helps germination. Keep the surface of the compost moist but not waterlogged; germination of Purple Robe Cup Flower seeds usually takes 14 - 30 days. Cup Flower ground cover is perfect if you want a long-blooming, easy-care perennial to edge the front of a bed or border, and it flowers all summer. The Cup Flower plant is considered a perennial in zones 7 - 10 but it can be grown as an annual in cooler zones. 1942 AAS Flower Winner.
Common Questions
Do I need to deadhead my spent blooms?
Yes, nierembergia benefit from deadheading spent blooms and trimming back gently to encourage a longer bloom season.
Should I mulch around my plants?
Yes, plants like cool soils and mulching help to maintain a cooler soil temperature.
How much water do plants need?
Plants need to be kept consistently moist. However, overwatering can lead to root rot and other diseases.
Do plants need fertilizer?
Yes, fertilizing once a month with a complete fertilizer supports the heavy blooming of these plants.
What are most common ways to use plants in landscape?
These plants are typically used for containers, hanging baskets, borders, edgings plants, rock gardens and around ponds.
Will deer eat my plants?
No, deer tend to avoid these plants.
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