Should I cut back my Bat face Cuphea?

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  1. Kay

    Kay Girl with Green Thumbs

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    Should I be cutting back my bat face Cuphea? It has really grown a lot...
    Incidently, this plant must really love the heat, because it has been a HOT July here!
     
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    Kay... how big is it? and how old?
     
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    Kay Girl with Green Thumbs

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    Cheryl, The plants are about 12 -15 inches now. I planted them in late June. They look real healthy, but not as many blooms now. Just thinking because they are annuals, they can be cut back...
     

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