Cuphea ignea 'Variegata'
VARIEGATED CIGAR FLOWER
Lythraceae

 
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Plant type: evergreen shrub

Hardiness zones: 10-13

Sunlight: hot overhead sun to dappled light

Soil Moisture: dry between watering to constantly moist

Soil: ordinary soil, enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline
1m
Plant habit
 
1.5m

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Origins: Mexico, Caribbean

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Cuphea ignea 'Variegata'
VARIEGATED CIGAR FLOWER
Lythraceae

 

Photo coming
  Plant type: evergreen shrub

Hardiness zones: 10-13

Sunlight: hot overhead sun to dappled light

Soil Moisture: dry between watering to constantly moist

Soil: ordinary soil, enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline
1m
Plant habit
 
1.5m

FEATURES

Flowers: orange & red or white

Flowering Time: early summer to late autumn

Leaves: variegated cream & chartreuse


DESIGN

Garden Styles: suits tropical, mediterranean & cottage designs

Uses: formal hedge, mass planting, border

Growth rate: average

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average

Animals: hummingbird






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