Cuphea 'Magenta Border'

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Cuphea ‘Magenta Border’

Key Features  Super compact mounding habit.  Profusions of magenta colored flowers throughout the season.  Good garden performance.

Characteristics Genus & Species: Cuphea hyssopifolia Protection Status: US Plant Patent 22,157 USDA Zone: Estimated USDA Zone 8-11. (10°F or -12°C). Bloom: Profusions of magenta colored flower covering the foliage throughout the seasons. Bloom Period: Blooming from early summer for a long period. Free Flowering. Foliage: Small green foliage. Habit: Super compact mounding growth habit. 6” x 6”. Freely branching. Propagation: Softwood Cuttings. License required for propagation. Culture: Happy in full sun. Additional Comments: Trim when young to encourage strong basal branching. Good garden performance. Uses: Containers, front of borders or mass landscape planting.

Approximate Finishing Time 1 Quart: 8-10 weeks 1 Gallon: 10-14 weeks

Comparison: C. ‘Southern Border’ Key Differences:  ‘Magenta Border’ more compact plant habit vs. larger plant habit. = PP22,158  ‘Magenta Border’ slower growing vs. faster growing.  ‘Magenta Border’ magenta flowers vs. purple flowers.

PlantHaven Disclaimer: These Grower Notes are based on our experience with this crop. Growth will vary depending on location, climate, growing medium and cultural practices. Where fertilizer & chemical use is involved, read the labels, follow the manufacturer’s instructions & practice careful trialing methods. Note: All PlantHaven varieties are subject to patent protection: unlicensed propagation prohibited.