Cuphea "Mexican Heather" Mix 4kg

Cuphea

(Mexican Heather / False Heather)

Product Description

Cuphea is a compact, evergreen flowering shrub known for its fine green foliage and profuse, long-lasting flowers. Available in a variety of colours—such as purple, lilac, pink, white, and gold—Cuphea is perfect for borders, edging, low hedging, containers, and mass plantings. Its tidy, rounded habit and continuous flowering make it a low-maintenance, colourful addition to any garden, while also attracting pollinators like bees and butterflies.

Size When Fully Grown

• Height: ± 40–60 cm
• Width: ± 50–70 cm
• Forms a naturally dense, rounded shrub.

Best Growing Conditions

• Light: Full sun to partial shade
  • Best flowering occurs in full sun.
• Soil: Well-drained, fertile soil
• Watering: Moderate
  • Water regularly during establishment and hot weather.
• Climate: Suitable for most South African regions
  • Light frost sensitive; protect in colder inland areas.
• Maintenance: Low
  • Occasional light pruning encourages bushier growth and extended flowering.

Best Planting Season & Growth Cycle (South Africa)

• Best Time to Plant: Spring to early summer
• Active Growth & Flowering: Spring through autumn
• Seasonal Note: Evergreen in warm climates; growth slows during winter.