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RE: Cute Cuphea

in #cuphea6 years ago

Cuphea hyssopifolia

Other common names
false heather
elfin herb

Family
Lythraceae

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Genus
Cuphea can be annuals, perennials or evergreen shrubs, often with sticky hairs, opposite, simple leaves and tubular flowers with a showy calyx and small petals

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Details
C. hyssopifolia is a compact, bushy spreading evergreen shrub to 45cm in height, with small, lance-shaped dark green leaves and small clusters of light purple, pink or white flowers 1cm across.

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How to grow

Cultivation
Best grown in well-drained soil in a sheltered site in sun or partial shade but shade from hot sun. Alternatively grow in a pot under glass or as a houseplant

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Propagation
Propagate by seed

Suggested planting locations and garden types
Flower borders and beds Wall-side Borders City & Courtyard Gardens Patio & Container Plants
How to care
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Pruning
Pruning group 10 in spring if needed

Pests
Generally pest free

Diseases
Generally disease free
Source

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