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    Cuphea cyanea 'Copper Cricket'

    Plant type

    shrub, perennial

    size

    • H: 2'-3'
    • W: 2'-3'

    planting zones

    • 10a-12

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    Cuphea cyanea 'Copper Cricket' plant details

    Cuphea cyanea 'Copper Cricket' is a broadleaf semi-evergreen perennial shrub with green foliage. In fall and summer apricot flowers emerge. Attracts hummingbirds. Grows well with sun - bright shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Cuphea cyanea 'Copper Cricket'

    Plant type: perennial shrub
    Plant family: lythraceae
    Foliage: semi-evergreen green
    Mature size: 2 FT - 3 FT - wide, 2 FT - 3 FT - tall
    Flowers: apricot blooms in fall and summer
    Uses: container plant, patio

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Cuphea cyanea 'Copper Cricket'

    USDA Zones: 10a - 12
    Sun exposure: sun - bright shade
    Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
    Resistant to: heat
    Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    The CUTEST tender shrub from Mexico! Soft growth to 3', tipped with apricot copper 'crickets' with blue eyes…all summer and well into fall! Enjoys a sunny spot and happy in a container. We overwinter ours easily in a greenhouse kept just above freezing. May be hardier but we have not tested this yet! Quite a conversation piece as a specimen in a pot on a patio or deck!

    By: Secret Garden Growers

    Gardening facts about Cuphea cyanea 'Copper Cricket' plant

    How to Grow Cuphea cyanea 'Copper Cricket'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - bright shade

    • Water Needs

      • even moisture - regular

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained
      • rich

    • Special Situation

      • heat tolerant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • apricot

    • Wildlife

      • hummingbirds

    • Flower Season

      • fall
      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • semi-evergreen

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