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Cuphea schumannii


Schumann’s Cuphea, Orange Cuphea




Origin:  Native to Mexico.
Family
Lythraceae
Genus
Cuphea
Species
schumannii
Category
Annuals, Perennials, Tropicals
Synonyms
Parsonsia schumannii
USDA Hardiness Zone
9a - 10b
Canadian Hardiness Zone
Requires cold season protection under glass.
RHS Hardiness Zone
H4 - H2
Temperature (°C)
(-6.6) - (- 1.7)
Temperature (°F)
20 - 35
Height
45-60 cm
Spread
60-90 cm
Photographs
Description and Growing Information
Flowering Period
JuneJulyAugustSeptemberOctoberNovember
General Description
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and birds.
Landscape
Groundcovers, container plants, and houseplants.
Cultivation
Grows well in full sun to partial shade in moist but well-drained soil.
Shape
A rounded shape with dense branches.
Growth
Fast
Flower Description
Showy, 1 - 2.5 cm long, deep orange tubular flowers with lavender upper petals.
Texture Description
The flowers attract hummingbirds and other long-tongued pollinators.
Notable Specimens
Harry P. Leu Gardens, Orlando, Florida, United States of America.
Propagation
From softwood cuttings.
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