Cuphea
Cuphea
KYOO-fee-uh
Annuals: Bedding Plant
Min. Temp
Tender: 36°
Masses of unique flowers shower these colorful plants over a long season.Thrives in heat, tolerates drought and attracts hummingbirds. A showy addition to the color border.
Appearance
Summer Foliage
Green
Fall Foliage
Green
Flower Color
Orange
Blooming Time
Early Spring - to hard frost, if proper care is given
Habit
Mounding
Height
18–24 in
Spread
18–24 in
Form
Tubular
Characteristics
Type
Cultivar
Design
Filler
Safety
Non-toxic
Growth Rate
Fast
Traits
Long blooming
Tolerance/Resistance
Heat Tolerant, Drought Tolerant
Attracts
Attracts Hummingbirds; Attracts Butterflies; Attracts Honeybees & Pollinators
Uses/Placement
Edging
Optimal Growing Conditions
Sun Exposure
Full Sun: 8-12 hrs
Soil Texture
Sandy
Soil Drainage
Well-drained
Soil Moisture
Moist
Soil PH
Slightly Acidic: 6.0-6.5
PH Tolerance
Prefers slightly acidic soil
Soil Amendment(s)
Compost, Peat Moss
Fertilizer
Heavy Feeder
Fertilizer Formula
Rooting & Blooming
Fertilizer Timing
Daily in a basket/container. Weekly in the ground.
Micronutrients
Iron (Fe), Magnesium (Mg), Calcium (Ca), Zinc (Zn), Manganese (Mn), Boron (B)
Care
Care Level
Low
Behavior and Propagation
Spreading
Non-Spreading
Propagation Method
Benefits from Pollinators
Propagation Licensing
Open propagation permitted
Division Timing
Do Not Divide