Description
Cuphea hyssopifolia – Mexican Heather
Delicate texture, nonstop blooms
Light: Thrives in full sun to partial shade. Full sun brings out the best flowering performance.
Water: Moderate water needs. Water regularly during hot, dry weather, but avoid waterlogging.
Soil: Well-draining, fertile soil enriched with compost is ideal. Tolerates a variety of soil types.
Climate: Best suited to warm, frost-free climates. Can tolerate light frost but thrives with protection in cooler areas.
Growth Habit: A compact, evergreen shrublet growing 30–60 cm tall. Features fine, ferny foliage and masses of tiny, tubular purple, pink, or white flowers from spring to autumn.
Uses: Ideal for borders, edging paths, containers, rock gardens, and mass plantings. Also works beautifully as a low hedge or filler in mixed beds.
Care Tips: Lightly prune to shape after flowering flushes. Feed with a balanced liquid fertilizer in spring and midsummer for best results.
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