Honeybells Cuphea

Light Needs

Partial Sun to Full Sun

(At Least 5 Hours of Direct Sunlight)

Mature Height

10 - 18 Inches

Mature Spread

1 Foot

Honeybells Cuphea (Cuphea hybrid 'Balhoelrel') features delicate rose-pink and pale yellow tubular blooms that appear from spring until the first frost. This spreading annual grows to 10–12 inches tall and 14–20 inches wide, making it perfect for garden beds, borders, and containers. Its continuous blooms attract pollinators like hummingbirds and butterflies, adding life and movement to any garden. With its colorful flowers and extended bloom period, Honeybells is a standout choice for gardeners seeking consistent color.

This Cuphea variety is exceptionally heat- and drought-tolerant, thriving in warm climates with minimal care. Its self-cleaning flowers eliminate the need for deadheading, keeping the plant neat and appealing throughout the season. Native to tropical regions, it adapts well to a range of soil types as long as drainage is good. Use Honeybells in mass plantings, as groundcover, or as a centerpiece in containers for a lively and colorful display.

Honeybells Cuphea Care

Plant Honeybells Cuphea in well-drained soil with full sun to partial shade exposure, ensuring it receives at least four to six hours of sunlight daily. Water moderately, allowing the soil to dry between waterings, and apply a balanced fertilizer monthly during the growing season to promote healthy growth and abundant blooms. While it tolerates a range of soil pH levels, slightly acidic to neutral soils are ideal.

Pruning is generally unnecessary due to its self-cleaning nature; however, trimming any leggy growth can encourage a more compact form. In colder regions, treat as an annual or overwinter indoors, as it is hardy only in USDA zones 9-11. When grown in containers, ensure pots have adequate drainage and consider moving them indoors before the first frost. 

Honeybells Cuphea Spacing

Space plants at least 14 inches apart to allow for proper air circulation and growth. For container planting, select a pot with a diameter of at least 12 inches to accommodate the plant's mature size.

SKU:

HONCUP-GC