False Heather. A bushy sub-shrub with downy stems and narrow dark green leaves. Short racemes of pink-purple, pink or white flowers with spreading petals. Max Height 30cm to 60cm. Max Spread 20cm to 80cm. Flowers May to September. Partial shade. Not hardy.
Cuphea hyssopifolia
A bushy sub-shrub with downy stems and narrow dark green leaves. Short racemes of pink-purple, pink or white flowers with spreading petals.
Category: Shrubs
Additional information
Generic | Cuphea |
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Species | hyssopifolia |
Varietry | |
Common Name | False Heather |
Flower Colour | white, purple, pink |
Soil | Fertile |
Aspect | Partial shade |
Foliage | Evergreen |
Height | 30cm, 60cm |
Family | Lythraceae |
Spread | 20cm, 80cm |
Growth Speed | |
Growth Habit | Upright |
Fragrance | FALSE |
Foliage Colour | green |
Flowers From | May, September |
Colour Fruit | |
Fruits When | |
Moisture | Moist, Well drained |
Protection | |
Hardiness | Not hardy |
Planting | |
Care | Keep moist in first year |
Border | Pot, Conservatory plant |
Toxicity | |
Pruning | |
Pruning Time | |
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Maintenance | |
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