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Cuphea - Apulia Plants
Cuphea - Apulia Plants

Cuphea

The Cuphea, originating from Mexico, Peru and central-southern America, produces peculiar long-lasting tubular flowers, red or pink: mostly cultivated as outdoor plant, it has very thick and decorative bushes about 80 cm high (30 cm for the dwarf varieties). Its blooming is ideal for a summer terrace with something new. It fears excessive cold and warmth. It needs abundant waterings during the summer.

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Botanical name

Botanical name

Cuphea hyssopifolia

Common name

Common name

Cuphea

Variety

Variety

Cuphea hyssopifolia

Flower's color

Flower's color

Red, violet

Temperature

Temperature

min 5°

Exposure

Exposure

Sunny

Watering need

Watering need

Averages

Blooming

Blooming

Spring-summer

Availability

Availability

May-July

Availability

May, June, July
Exposure

Full sun
Flowering

Spring, Summer
Water need

Average

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