Cuphea Starfire, Cigar Plant - Pb6.5

This is a low-growing cuphea with brilliant red and mauve, tube-shaped flowers. An evergreen sub-shrub that is suitable for growing in containers or can be planted in garden beds and rockeries. Can be grown in either full sun or partial shade where soil is fertile, moist and free-draining. Protect from heavy frost. May be trimmed after flowering to maintain shape.

Grows to about 50cm in height and width.