Cuphea Starfire Pink (Cigar Plant)
A garden knock-out when in bloom, Cuphea 'Starfire Pink' (Cigar Plant) is a compact, densely branched, evergreen shrub boasting masses of cigar-shaped, pinkish-red, white and violet flowers over a long season. Blooming from late spring to the first frosts, year-round in frost-free climates, the nectar-rich blossoms attract hummingbirds, butterflies and other pollinators. This Cigar Plant selection has a bushy, rounded habit and a pretty foliage of lance-shaped, pointed, olive green leaves. Easy to grow, heat and drought tolerant, disease resistant, it is a terrific addition to sunny garden beds and containers where it creates a dazzling display through the summer. Cuphea 'Starfire Pink' is a cross between Cuphea ignea and Cuphea angustifolia.
- Grows up to 24-36 in. tall and wide (60-90 cm).
- Performs best in full sun or part shade in well-drained soils. Keep moist throughout the growing season. Drought tolerant once established.
- Deadheading flowers ensures more flowering throughout the season.
- Virtually pest and disease free. Deer resistant.
- Can be clipped and sheared to control its shape and size.
- Plants may be propagated by stem cuttings or layering.
Requirements
Hardiness | 8 – 10 |
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Heat Zones | 6 – 11 |
Climate Zones | 11, 12, 13, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, H1, H2 |
Plant Type | Shrubs |
Plant Family | Cuphea |
Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
Season of Interest | Spring (Early,Mid,Late)Summer (Early,Mid,Late)FallWinter |
Height | 2' – 3' (60cm – 90cm) |
Spread | 2' – 3' (60cm – 90cm) |
Spacing | 24″ – 36″ (60cm – 90cm) |
Water Needs | Low |
Maintenance | Low |
Soil Type | Chalk, Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Showy, Evergreen |
Tolerance | Deer, Drought |
Attracts | Butterflies, Hummingbirds |
Garden Uses | Beds and Borders, Patio and Containers, Wall-Side Borders |
Garden Styles | City and Courtyard, Informal and Cottage |