| Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
| Life cycle: | Perennial |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Sun to Partial Shade |
| Water Preferences: | Mesic |
| Plant Height: | 6 - 12 inches |
| Plant Spread: | 18 - 24 inches |
| Leaves: | Evergreen |
| Flowers: | Showy |
| Flower Color: | Red Other: Deep blackish-red |
| Flower Time: | Late spring or early summer Summer Late summer or early fall Fall Other: Planting to frost. Deadheading not necessary. |
| Uses: | Groundcover Suitable as Annual |
| Wildlife Attractant: | Bees Butterflies Hummingbirds |
| Propagation: Seeds: | Provide light Needs specific temperature: Germinates best at 70-75 deg F Days to germinate: 7-14 days Depth to plant seed: surface sow Start indoors Can handle transplanting |
| Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Stem |
| Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Suitable for hanging baskets Needs excellent drainage in pots |
| Miscellaneous: | Patent/Plant Breeders' Rights: USPP27,312; Can 5,279 |
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| Supertunia 'Black Cherry' by evelyninthegarden | Aug 22, 2017 12:42 AM | 7 |
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