Cuphea Hyssopifolia "White Mexican Heather" 4L

Cuphea hyssopifolia ‘White’

(Mexican Heather / False Heather)

Product Description

Cuphea hyssopifolia ‘White’ is a compact, evergreen flowering shrub valued for its fine green foliage and an abundance of small, pure white flowers that bloom almost continuously in warm climates. Its neat, rounded habit makes it ideal for borders, edging, low hedging, containers, and mass plantings, adding a fresh, clean look to formal and contemporary garden designs. This variety is also attractive to bees and butterflies.

Size When Fully Grown

• Height: ± 40–60 cm
• Width: ± 50–70 cm
• Naturally dense, rounded growth habit.

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 warm weather.
• Climate: Suitable for most South African regions
  • Light frost sensitive; protect in colder inland areas.
• Maintenance: Low
  • Light pruning encourages bushier growth and continuous flowering.

Best Planting Season & Growth Cycle (South Africa)

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