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.
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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.

3.5" Pot
Also Known As:
3.5" Container
Plant Age:
~ 6 months
Plant Size:
~ 3"-6"
Pot Size:
~ 4.5"H x 3.75"W
Volume:
~1.42 quarts

4.25" Pot
Also Known As:
4.25" Container
Plant Age:
~ 6 months
Plant Size:
~ 3"-6"
Pot Size:
~ 4.93"H x 4.25"W
Volume:
~1.56 pints

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

#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

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Pre-Ordered Plants
Pre-ordered plants are scheduled to ship in Spring 2025. We carefully plan our shipping dates based on your USDA Plant Hardiness Zone to ensure optimal planting conditions upon arrival. Want it sooner/later? Reach out, and we'll try our best to accommodate.
Estimated Spring Shipping Schedule
Estimated ship week for pre-ordered plants will ship based on growing zones as shown below.
Growing Zone | Estimated Ship Week |
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Zone 10 | March 24th |
Zone 9 | March 31st |
Zone 8 | April 7th |
Zone 7 | April 14th |
Zone 6b | April 21st |
Zone 6a | April 28th |
Zone 5b | May 5th |
Zone 5a | May 12th |
Zone 4 | May 19th |
Zone 3 | May 26th |
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