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Pink Starfire Cuphea

Cuphea X 'Pink Starfire'

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Overview

The Cuphea x 'Pink Starfire' is a vibrant perennial, flourishing in full sun to part shade. It boasts an abundance of petite, trumpet-shaped pink blossoms from late spring to frost. Hardy in USDA zones 7-9, it reaches up to 18-24 inches in height and spreads 12-18 inches wide. This drought-tolerant variety attracts hummingbirds and butterflies, perfect for adding a splash of color to borders or as a container specimen.

Sun Full, HalfWater Extra in Summer, MediumZones 8–10Type ShrubClimate Temperate

Pink Starfire Cuphea (Cuphea X 'Pink Starfire') — The Cuphea x 'Pink Starfire' is a vibrant perennial, flourishing in full sun to part shade

Culture

Sun: Full, Half
Water: Extra in Summer, Medium
USDA zones: 8–10

Shape & size

Mature height: 1–2 Ft.
Mature width: 2–3 Ft.

Classification

Type: Shrub
Family: Lythraceae
Climate: Temperate

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Pink Starfire Cuphea (Cuphea X 'Pink Starfire') — The Cuphea x 'Pink Starfire' is a vibrant perennial, flourishing in full sun to part shade

Photograph: cultivar413 from Fallbrook, California, CC BY 2.0 · source

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