Cuphea Growing Guide
Cuphea hyssopifolia
Crop Rotation Group
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Soil
Fertile, well-drained soil or roomy containers.
Position
Full sun.
Frost tolerant
Can tolerate light frosts in warmer areas, where cuphea can be grown as a short-lived perennial.
Feeding
Mix a light application of a balanced organic fertiliser into the soil prior to planting. In midsummer, drench plants with a liquid plant food to stimulate new growth.
Companions
Combine with other annuals, such as salvias.
Spacing
Single Plants: 20cm (7") each way (minimum)
Rows: 20cm (7") with 30cm (11") row gap (minimum)
Sow and Plant
Sow cuphea seeds in moist seed starting mix and keep them warm until the seeds germinate. Most gardeners buy cuphea plants, which often are grown from rooted cuttings. Allow 30cm (12 inches) between taller varieties.
Our Garden Planner can produce a personalised calendar of when to sow, plant and harvest for your area.
Notes
This is a great summer flower for a sheltered spot or growing in a greenhouse.
Harvesting
Snip off older branches in midsummer to keep plants looking neat, and to prolong flowering.
Troubleshooting
Cuphea are rarely troubled by pests or diseases.
Planting and Harvesting Calendar
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Pests which Affect Cuphea