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.
| Hardiness |
8 - 10 |
|---|---|
| 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 | Lythraceae |
| Genus | Cuphea |
| Common names | Cigar Plant, Cuphea |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
| Season of Interest |
Spring (Early, Mid, Late) Summer (Early, Mid, Late) Fall Winter |
| Height |
2' - 3' (60cm - 90cm) |
| Spread |
2' - 3' (60cm - 90cm) |
| Spacing |
24" - 36" (60cm - 90cm) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Low |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Showy, Evergreen |
| Tolerance | Drought, Deer |
| Attracts | Butterflies, Hummingbirds |
| Garden Uses | Beds And Borders, Patio And Containers, Wall-Side Borders |
| Garden Styles | City and Courtyard, Informal and Cottage |
| Hardiness |
8 - 10 |
|---|---|
| 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 | Lythraceae |
| Genus | Cuphea |
| Common names | Cigar Plant, Cuphea |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
| Season of Interest |
Spring (Early, Mid, Late) Summer (Early, Mid, Late) Fall Winter |
| Height |
2' - 3' (60cm - 90cm) |
| Spread |
2' - 3' (60cm - 90cm) |
| Spacing |
24" - 36" (60cm - 90cm) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Low |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Showy, Evergreen |
| Tolerance | Drought, Deer |
| Attracts | Butterflies, Hummingbirds |
| Garden Uses | Beds And Borders, Patio And Containers, Wall-Side Borders |
| Garden Styles | City and Courtyard, Informal and Cottage |
How many Cuphea ‘Starfire Pink’ (Cigar Plant) do I need for my garden?
| Plant | Quantity | |
|---|---|---|
| Cuphea ‘Starfire Pink’ (Cigar Plant) | N/A | Buy Plants |
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