Description
Cuphea Hyssopifolia is increasingly available in garden centres. Exotic Cuphea looks like the tropical native it is. It loves hot, humid weather and will bloom all summer, some types producing cool little tubular flowers in red-hot colours that give it one of its common names – cigar flower. Cupheas grow best when they are planted in full, bright sun but are quite happy to have periods of light shade during the heat of the afternoon.
It is used for borders, beds or edgings along walkways and paths. The dense and low growing plant makes a beautiful low maintenance ground cover The distance of planting should be 9 in c/c.
| Common Name | False heather, Elfin herb, Cigar flower, Cuphea |
| Flower Colour | Deep purple and bright red |
| Bloom Time | Spring through fall |
| Height Specification | 18 to 24 inches |
| Growing Care | Easy |
Care for Cuphea Hyssopifolia
- Plant your Cuphea in light, compost-rich, well-drained soil.
- Prune in spring. Tip prune for bushy growth.
- Perennial Cupheas are frost tender plants.
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