Cuphea schumannii

Also Known As

Cuphea schumanii
Orange Cuphea
Scarlet Bat Faced Cuphea
Schumann's Cuphea

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 3'-4'
W: 3'-4'

planting zones

9a-11

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Cuphea schumannii plant details

Cuphea schumannii is a fast-growing broadleaf semi-evergreen perennial with green foliage. In fall, spring and summer lavender, orange, purple and red flowers emerge. Features glossy texture. Attracts bees, beneficial insects and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular - low water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and humidity tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Cuphea schumannii

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: lythraceae
Foliage: semi-evergreen green
Mature size: 3 FT - 4 FT - wide, 3 FT - 4 FT - tall
Flowers: lavender, orange, purple and red blooms in fall, spring and summer
Uses: container plant, easy-to-grow, floriferous, heart-shaped leaves, houseplant, long-blooming, tropical-looking

GROWING CONDITIONS for Cuphea schumannii

USDA Zones: 9a - 11
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: regular - low
Resistant to: heat and humidity
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

One can never have enough Cupheas if you live in a mild climate like ours, sez me! They are SO happy here! Evergreen, FAST and EASY as pie, blooming their hearts out all year around – what more can you ask for? This is our newest, winning Cuphea – with an upright 4’x4’ branching habit, good looking, emerald, heart-shaped leaves and, the best part, brilliant scarlet, 1.5-2” tubular flowers adored by hummingbirds. Lavender purple fuzzy lower stamens and upper petals complete the funny little “bat faces” this genus is so well known for. Tolerates much, but prettiest in well-drained soil with some compost added. Cut back to 2’ tall in Winter to promote extra bushiness next season.

By: Annie's Annuals & Perennials

1-1/2" long, deep orange tubular flowers with lavender upper petals and exerted stamens give this cute Cuphea the 'batface' look and are produced throughout the warmer months of the year, or year round where winters are frost free. The flowers attract loads of hummingbirds and other long-tongued pollinators. This is a bushy shrub-like and herbaceous, tender perennial suitable for sunny outdoor locations and can be overwintered in bright indoor locations where not hardy. Enjoy Schumann's Cuphea as a container plant or in the garden. Provide a well-drained, moderately fertile soil for the best results.