- Full Sun (At Least 6 Hours Of Direct Sunlight)
- Mature Height 12 Inches
- Mature Spread 12 Inches
- Growing Zones 8 - 11
The rounded form, lovely flowers, and laid-back care requirements make Cuphea an excellent plant to add to a landscape. The Colorful Cuphea Collection is a great way to add three stunning specimens at once, including the Cuphea ‘Cherrybells’, Hummingbird’s Lunch 'CUPP1751’, and ‘Starfire Pink'. Narrow, tubular flowers grow in dense clusters and gently nod. Enjoy the flowers from summer until the first heavy frost. Ovate green foliage fills in the stems, giving the plant a full appearance.
The striking flowers attract hummingbirds and other pollinators. Cuphea plants can be featured in mixed beds or borders or added to a walkway or fence line for a burst of color. These adaptable plants are resistant to deer and diseases, allowing them to easily live in conditions that may be challenging for other plants. Grow Cuphea as a perennial in zones 8 through 11. This plant is often found as an annual in other areas.
Colorful Cuphea Collection Care
Plant Cuphea in full sun and in rich, well-drained soil. Overly damp conditions are bad news for these plants, so good drainage is vital. New plants need consistent water, but established plants are drought tolerant. Water during a dry period to support continued growth. Fertilize every few weeks during the growing season to encourage prolific blooming.
Cuphea plants are self-cleaning and do not require deadheading. Prune leggy growth to encourage a bushier form. Cut the growth to ground level in the fall when the plants are grown as annuals. Trim dead growth in later winter or early spring in warm climates where Cuphea grows as a perennial.
Colorful Cuphea Collection Spacing
The plants in the Colorful Cuphea Collection reach 1 to 3 feet tall and wide. Space plants 1 to 3 feet apart to create a continuous planting.
Colorful Cuphea Collection Information
| USDA Hardiness Zones: 8 - 11 |
| Plant Type: Bushes |
| Light Exposure: Full Sun (At Least 6 Hours Of Direct Sunlight) |
| Mature Height: 12 Inches |
| Mature Spread: 12 Inches |
| Spacing: 12 Inches |
| Habit: Climbing |
| Flower Color(s): Green |
| Flower Description: Multicolor |
| Bloom Period: |
| Foliage Type: Herbaceous |
| Foliage Color(s): Green |
| Foliage Description: |
| Seasonal Interest: Spring Flowering, Summer Flowering, Fall Flowering |
| Watering: Average |
| Resists: Deer, Disease |
| Tolerates: Drought |
| Attracts: Butterflies, Hummingbirds |
| Container Role: |
| Uses: Borders, Hedges & Privacy, Specimen or Focal Point |
| Features: Attracts Pollinators, Low Maintenance |
| Brand: |
| Common Name: Colorful Cuphea Collection |
| Other Name(s): Cigar or Firecracker Plant |
| Scientific Name: Cuphea Cherrybells, Hummingbirds Lunch 'CUPP1751', and Starfire Pink' |
- SKU:
- 123PLA1531-npn
Container Sizes
Please Note: The pictures below are to give a general representation of the different container sizes. The actual size/ages of plants are estimates and will vary based on; type of plant, time of year, last pruning & many other factors.
4.5" Pot
Also Known As:
4.5" Container
Plant Age:
~ 6 months
Plant Size:
~ 3"-6"
Pot Size:
~ 4.5"H x 3.75"W
Volume:
1.42 quarts
Quart Pot
Also Known As:
Quart
Plant Age:
~ 6 months - 1 year
Plant Size:
~ 4"-8"
Pot Size:
~ 4.75"H x 4.5"W
Volume:
1.50 quarts
2.5 Quart
Also Known As:
2.5 Quart Pot
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 8"-12"
Pot Size:
~ 6.5"H x 6.5"W
Volume:
2.20-2.30 quarts
#1 Pot
Also Known As:
#1 Container
1 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 10"-14"
Pot Size:
~ 7"H x 7.75"W
Volume:
2.26-3.73 quarts
#2 Pot
Also Known As:
#2 Container
2 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1.5 - 3 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-18"
Pot Size:
~ 9.5"H x 9.5"W
Volume:
1.19-1.76 gallons
#3 Pot
Also Known As:
#3 Container
3 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 2 - 4 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-30"
Pot Size:
~9.5"H x 11"W
Volume:
2.32-2.76 gallons
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Plant Shipping
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Winter to Early Spring
We ship only when it's warm enough to plant in your growing zone.
Sometimes plants aren't completely ready to sell and ship in early spring. We will wait until the plants are ready before shipping so you don't get a subpar product.
For Southern plants we will be able to ship much earlier than plants coming from our northern nursery.
Summer
If there is extreme heat we may delay shipping for a week or several weeks.
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Fall into Winter
We’ll ship plants out all the way up to the end of the fall planting season!
Winter
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Planter Shipping
Standard Colors: 2-3 business days
Special Order Colors: 8 weeks - this is due to the planter being custom made with the color(s) of your choice
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