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Week 17 – April 24, 2024

Plant Information

Pink Shimmer Cuphea

  • Pink Shimmer Cuphea - Bloom
  • Pink Shimmer Cuphea - Container
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Plant Details:

Scientific Name: Cuphea ramosissima

Hardiness Zone: 9b - 11

Blooming Season: Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Summer

Plant Habit: Mounded

Characteristics: Attracts Bees, Attracts Butterflies, Heat Tolerant, Low Maintenance

Water: Medium

Fertilize: Once a month

Spacing: 8 - 12" (20 - 30cm)

Height: 10 - 16" (25 - 41cm)

Width: 12 - 18" (30 - 46cm)

Exposure: Partial Sun, Sun

General Information: Profusions of petite flowers cover the delicate leaves all Summer long. Great for use in combinations of all kinds. This reblooming gem requires no deadheading and looks great even under hot conditions.

Grower Information:

Plug crop time: 4 weeks
Transplant to finish: 5 to 11 weeks

  • Pink Shimmer can be easily sown for efficient plug production.
  • Offers improved natural branching over other varieties.
  • A profusion of petite flowers covers the delicate leaves all Summer long.
  • Great for use in combinations of all kinds.
  • This reblooming gem requires no deadheading and looks great even under hot conditions.

'PAS1303307'

Protection Information: US PVP201800290