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.
Additional information
| Generic | Cuphea |
|---|---|
| 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 | |
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