Cuphea Tiny Mice 1.25L

$16.99

Cuphea llavea ‘Tiny Mice’

A stunning little plant that smothers itself in bright red, tubular flowers with tiny, black ‘mouse ears’ at the base. Flowers through the summer. Grows wonderfully in pots and containers. A wide, bushy shrub growing to approximately 50cm high x 80cm wide. Trims well.

Grows best in full sun with well drained soil. Suitable for coastal conditions with some protection from harsh winds. Lightly fertilise and trim in early spring. In cold climates, Cuphea will die back to the ground but reshoot in spring.

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Sunlight:Full sun
Temperature:Low, frost hardy
Wind:Indifferent to most wind except stormy conditions, Tolerant of coastal (salt) exposure
Moisture:Grows in average garden conditions, Grows in dry conditions, needs perfect drainage
Texture:Light, loose, free, Average garden conditions
Colour:Red, Black
Height:0.5m
Width:0.8m
SKU: CUP TIN 1.5 Categories: , ,

Description

Cuphea llavea ‘Tiny Mice’

A stunning little plant that smothers itself in bright red, tubular flowers with tiny, black ‘mouse ears’ at the base. Flowers through the summer. Grows wonderfully in pots and containers. A wide, bushy shrub growing to approximately 50cm high x 80cm wide. Trims well.

Grows best in full sun with well drained soil. Suitable for coastal conditions with some protection from harsh winds. Lightly fertilise and trim in early spring. In cold climates, Cuphea will die back to the ground but reshoot in spring.

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