Cuphea 'Strybing Sunset'

Also Known As

Strybing Sunset Bat Flower
Strybing Sunset Cigar Flower

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 3'
W: 3'

planting zones

9a-11

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Cuphea 'Strybing Sunset' plant details

Cuphea 'Strybing Sunset' is a broadleaf evergreen or semi-evergreen perennial with green foliage. In summer orange flowers emerge. Attracts hummingbirds. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something seaside / salt tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Cuphea 'Strybing Sunset'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: lythraceae
Foliage: evergreen or semi-evergreen green
Mature size: 3 FT wide, 3 FT tall
Flowers: orange blooms in summer

GROWING CONDITIONS for Cuphea 'Strybing Sunset'

USDA Zones: 9a - 11
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: seaside / salt
Soil needs: rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

From Mexico, this 3' x 3' perennial has hundreds of sunset-colored tiny blooms reminiscent of miniature fire-breathing dragons with cute magenta ears. They are indomitable bloomers, June through frost! Yellow, peach, orange, and magenta! They're so delightful to children and to the child in you. Minimum temperature: 20?F

By: Dancing Oaks Nursery

Everblooming where evergreen, nothing short of a brutal frost can slow the blooming power of this warm-hued, mouse-eared sub-shrub. Simple to grow, it can tolerate a fair amount of the sun by the coast & keeps your neighborhood hummingbirds happy. Best & brightest in soil amended with some rich compost. Each tubular orange bloom fades from red to a yellow tip & is garnered with teensy contrasting ears. These are produced in masses & give the plant a glowing appearance in the garden. Grows to a 3’ height & a similar width, but can be kept smaller with regular pruning. Very tolerant of containers!