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    Cuphea 'Red Compact'

    Also Known As

    • Cuphea hyssopifolia 'Red Compact'
    • False Heather
    • Mexican Heather

    Plant type

    perennial

    size

    • H: 8"-12"
    • W: 9"-12"

    planting zones

    • 8a-11

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    Cuphea 'Red Compact' plant details

    Cuphea 'Red Compact' is a broadleaf evergreen perennial with green foliage. In fall, spring, summer and winter purple and red flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Cuphea 'Red Compact'

    Plant type: perennial
    Plant family: lythraceae
    Foliage: evergreen green
    Mature size: 9 IN - 12 IN - wide, 8 IN - 12 IN - tall
    Flowers: purple and red blooms in fall, spring, summer and winter

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Cuphea 'Red Compact'

    USDA Zones: 8a - 11
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
    Watering frequency: regular
    Soil needs: average and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    A hyssopifolia selection with red flowers and a tight, dense habit to 12".

    By: Native Sons

    Gardening facts about Cuphea 'Red Compact' plant

    How to Grow Cuphea 'Red Compact'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly sun

    • Water Needs

      • regular

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • red
      • purple

    • Flower Season

      • spring
      • summer
      • fall
      • winter

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

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