· In the garden, winecups work well in wildflower meadows or rock gardens. They also thrive in hanging baskets or containers. Winecups in the garden require full sunlight and well-drained, gritty, or sandy soil, although they tolerate poor, clay-based soil. Winecups is a “front of bed” hero. It spills, softens edges, and fills space like a groundcover, but the flowers keep it from reading as filler. Use it along borders, at the feet of taller grasses, over a small wall, or anywhere you want a long bloom season without adding height. Winecup (Callirhoe involucrata) is a native groundcover perennial that blooms in spring. They form a sprawling evergreen mat to explode with vivid purple flowers in March or April. You can also find varieties with white flowers. They bloom for weeks, opening in the morning and closing at night. I’ve not tried to propagate this plant by cuttings. But I have read from others who have done it successfully. So, it is worth a shot to do this on an established plant. However, the next method is very easy, growing Winecup flower from seed.See full list on growitbuildit.comCallirhoe Involucrata may seem intimidating to grow from seed, but is actually pretty easy. You must scarify, and stratify the seed in order to get a high germination rate. Scarification is the process of ‘breaking’ the outer shell of the seed. Most often you can use a bit of sand paper to wear away the outer coating. But for this seed, the most ef...See full list on growitbuildit.comThis process may sound like a lot of work, but it is really simple. All you do place a small amount of water in a coffee cup, and it really doesn’t need to be more than a cup. It just has to be enough to submerge the seeds. But, don’t add the seeds yet. You then transfer the water to a small pot, and boil it. While the water is heating up, put the ...See full list on growitbuildit.comWinecupFlowers needs to have a cold moist stratification period to ensure a high germination rate. The easiest way to do this is winter sowing, where you basically plant the seeds outside in pots or some container, covered up to maintain moisture. So now you just need to plant the seeds into a small pot, six pack, or whatever you wish to grow them...See full list on growitbuildit.comNow depending on what container you have your seedlings in will determine when you need to transplant your seedlings to larger pots, or wait until you plant out in the ground.See full list on growitbuildit.com Prairie Winecups (Callirhoe involucrata) are fairly low-maintenance plants that are perfect for creating a beautiful, drought-tolerant garden. Here are some tips on how to grow and care for these native beauties: 1. Site Selection: Prairie Winecups prefer full sun but can tolerate partial shade. In the garden, winecups are ideal for the informal border, and look great spilling over a rock wall or tumbling down a bank. Because of their growth habit, many plants need to be planted together to create a mat of foliage for a groundcover. · In early spring, around March or April, these purple, chalice-shaped flowers begin to bloom and gently sway in the breeze, adding movement and charm to your garden. The best thing about winecup is that it's one of the easiest plant to grow, even for beginners. Prairie Winecups (Callirhoe involucrata) are fairly low-maintenance plants that are perfect for creating a beautiful, drought-tolerant garden. Here are some tips on how to grow and care for these native beauties: 1. Site Selection: Prairie Winecups prefer full sun but can tolerate partial shade. In the garden, winecups are ideal for the informal border, and look great spilling over a rock wall or tumbling down a bank. Because of their growth habit, many plants need to be planted together to create a mat of foliage for a groundcover. · In early spring, around March or April, these purple, chalice-shaped flowers begin to bloom and gently sway in the breeze, adding movement and charm to your garden. The best thing about winecup is that it's one of the easiest plant to grow, even for beginners.
