Cuphea pinetorum

Also Known As

Cuphea sp. 'Minnie Mouse'

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 3'
W: 3'

planting zones

9a-11

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Cuphea pinetorum plant details

Cuphea pinetorum is a broadleaf semi-evergreen perennial with green foliage. In fall and summer coral and red flowers emerge. Features glossy texture. Grows well with sun - shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Cuphea pinetorum

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: lythraceae
Foliage: semi-evergreen green
Mature size: 3 FT wide, 3 FT tall
Flowers: coral and red blooms in fall and summer
Uses: container plant, floriferous, long-blooming

GROWING CONDITIONS for Cuphea pinetorum

USDA Zones: 9a - 11
Sun exposure: sun - shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular

Soil needs: rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A truly fantastic, new Cuphea species! Hundreds of flowers are borne simultaneously on a dense, multi-branching plant, 3’ tall & wide. Rich, ruby-brown “Mousketeer Ears” sit erect above the face of the long, tubular, bright coral-red flowers, which dangle all along 8-10” arching stems. Quite a show when backlit by the sun or when the wind blows. The 1.5” mid-green spade-shaped leaves are pretty too, & remain evergreen here in our mild climate. Filtered-shade, bright shade to part sun & rich soil is best.