Cuphea Hyssopifolia "Mexican Heather White Star" 15cm

Cuphea hyssopifolia ‘White Star’

(Mexican Heather / False Heather)

Product Description

Cuphea hyssopifolia ‘White Star’ is a compact, evergreen flowering shrub featuring fine-textured green foliage and masses of delicate star-shaped white flowers that bloom almost continuously in warm climates. Its neat, rounded growth habit makes it ideal for borders, edging, low hedging, containers, and mass plantings, adding a bright, elegant look to gardens throughout the year. It is also attractive to pollinators such as bees.

Size When Fully Grown

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

Best Growing Conditions

• Light: Full sun to partial shade
  • Best flowering and compact growth 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
  • 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 in winter.