Annuals

Cuphea llavea 'Flamenco Samba'

Flamenco Samba bat-faced cuphea

Photo courtesy of Proven Winners.

Rich red to burgundy flowers cover a compact mound through the warm season. Their unusual shape adds detail to sunny planters and borders and attracts hummingbirds. This plant is a cuphea, despite the salvia name in the original inventory.

At a glance

Sun: Full sun
Mature size: 8–16 in. tall × 12–18 in. wide
Water: Moderate; well-drained soil
Bloom: Planting To Hard Frost
Life cycle: Frost-tender seasonal plant locally

Sizes & prices

4.5"$5.99

Catalog updated September 8, 2026. This is not a live stock count; please call to confirm availability and price.

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Resistance & tolerances

Drought: Tolerant once established; water containers as needed.
Wet soil: Avoid standing water and persistently soggy soil.
Heat: Tolerant.

Pollinators & wildlife

Attracts: Hummingbirds

Seasonal interest

Garden uses: Containers and seasonal beds.
Habit: Mounded

Growing & care

Pruning: Deadheading is optional for tidiness, not required for continued bloom.
Soil & drainage: Well-drained garden soil or container potting mix.

Sources & photo credits

Proven Winners

Photo: Proven Winners · Retail promotion with attribution

Reviewed September 22, 2026. Growing conditions vary by location.