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Fairy Dust® Pink Cuphea

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  • Light Requirement is Partial Sun to Full Sun
  • Height 10-16 Inches
  • Width 12-18 Inches
  • Use as a filler when using in containers
  • Pink, lavender & rose fan-shaped flowers!

Every annual garden can use some Fairy Dust. Delicate pink to lavender to rose colored petals whirl out from dark pink throats in semi-fan shape, dangling sweetly above their green foliage. The species cuphea range from low growing annuals to semi-woody shrubby perennials, capable of growing up to 7 feet tall in their native environment. Most regions, however, use cuphea as an annual, sprinkling its magic in annual and perennial gardens across the United States.

Native to warm, tropical regions of the United States and the Americas, cupheas grow year round in Zones 8b through 11b. They can be grown in 8a with winter protection in some areas. Zones 3-7 can grow cupheas as annuals, especially in areas with warm humid summers. Sometimes called cigar flowers, bat flowers or mouse ears, cupheas are a much loved addition to spring into fall gardens.

Fairy Dust Pink Cuphea Care

A carefree annual for the most part, cupheas require moderately moist soil, are heat and drought tolerant once established, and prefer a slightly acidic to neutral soil, pH 6.0 to 6.5. Long sun-filled days are perfect for providing continuous, long-lasting blooms. Fertilize regularly throughout the season for plants in the ground, and for container plants. Keep soil consistently moist and do not let completely dry out as this will cause leaf burn and unsightly dry foliage.

Deadheading is not necessary with cupheas. Lightly prune if the plant starts to look leggy, gets out of shape, or dries out and it will bounce back with vigorous growth and renewed flowering High light, and part to full sun is needed for long bloom periods. All in all, an easy to grow annual.

Fairy Dust Pink Cuphea Spacing

Fairy Dust Pink Cupheas are not too fussy about spacing as it is an open plant that gets good air circulation naturally. Growing up to 10 to 16 inches tall and 12 to 18 inches wide, space plantings about 8 to 12 inches apart. As a medium height mounding annual, cupheas pair beautifully with calibrachoa, hedera, lobelia, petunia, ipomoea, scaevola, isotoma, verbena, and pennistemon weeping grasses, just to name a few, and make an attractive, frilly accent in large container gardens.

Fairy Dust® Pink Cuphea Information

USDA Hardiness Zones: 10-11
Flower Color(s): Pink, Purple
Flower Description: Shades Of Lavender To Pink And Rose
Bloom Period: Planting To Frost
Foliage Color(s) Green
Light Exposure: Partial Sun to Full Sun
Height Class: Short
Height: 10-16 Inches
Spread: 12-18 Inches
Spacing: 8-12 Inches
Habit: Mounded
Watering: Average
Drought Tolerant: Yes
Container Role: Filler
Use Types: Border Plant, Combinations, Container, Edging Plant, Landscape
Features: Continuous Bloom or Rebloomer, Low Maintenance, Deadheading Not Necessary
Maintenance: Easy
Scientific Name: Cuphea ramosissima 'PAS1303307' USPVP 201800290
Common Name: Fairy Dust® Pink Cuphea
Other Name(s): Firecracker plant, cigar flower, Mexican cigar plant, Mexican heather, Hawaiian heather, bat flower, bunny ears, false heather, elfin herb
Plant Type: Annual
Brand: Proven Winners
SKU:
CUPFPP

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

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

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

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

#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

#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

#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 Addicts Guarantee (Included On All Plant Orders)

Plant Addicts always guarantees your plant(s) will arrive happy & healthy. However, plant(s) are being shipped through the mail & sometimes accidents happen. If the plant is dead, has dried out roots or the incorrect item was shipped, just notify Plant Addicts within 3 days upon delivery. We may ask for pictures but will try to make it as easy as possible for you. Please note, plant(s) with damaged branches or wilted leaves will not qualify for this guarantee. Plants are very resilient and will rebound quickly when cared for correctly. 

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Plant Addicts Warranty - 1 Year (Extra Purchase Required)

We encourage all plant lovers to purchase the Plant Addicts Warranty, whether you're a new gardener or an expert. There are many variables outside of anyone's control that can cause a plant to die. Hungry animals, drought, poor soil conditions, over watering, diseases & pests are all good examples of what can cause plants to die. The Plant Addicts Warranty is a 1 year warranty protecting you from all of the unknowns and will replace your plant if something were to happen to it.

The warranty is purchased on a per plant basis and must be purchased at the same time as the plant(s). We will cover 100% of the price of the plant, but the warranty does not cover shipping costs. SImply let us know if your plant has died within 1 year of receiving it and we will get you a new one shipped out as soon as possible (depending on the time of the year and availability). We may ask for photos for documentation purposes, but we try to make the process as easy as possible.

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Plant Shipping

Below are some factors we consider when determining when to ship the plants depending on the timing of the order.

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.
We review what areas the plants are traveling through as well as your location.

Fall into Winter

We’ll ship plants out all the way up to the end of the fall planting season!

Winter

Get your order in early to reserve your plants for Spring planting!

Once your plant is shipped you’ll receive an automated email with tracking information. 

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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

Please Note: On special orders there can not be any cancellations