Moderate, regular water; water thoroughly when the top 1–2 inches of soil dry. Check containers daily during extreme summer heat; avoid prolonged drought or soggy roots.
A compact, bushy cuphea with green foliage and abundant red-and-yellow tubular flowers that attract hummingbirds; best grown in Phoenix with afternoon shade.
Light: Morning sun with afternoon shade; avoid intense western exposure and reflected heat.
Water: Moderate, regular water; water thoroughly when the top 1–2 inches of soil dry. Check containers daily during extreme summer heat; avoid prolonged drought or soggy roots.
Soil: Well-drained soil enriched with compost. Use a quality, freely draining potting mix in containers.
Mature size: Approximately 18–24 inches tall and wide, sometimes larger in favorable frost-free conditions.
Bloom: Repeated blooms from spring through fall, potentially continuing through mild winters; flowering may slow during extreme heat or cold.
Evergreen / deciduous: Tender evergreen perennial; frost can damage foliage or kill stems back.
Growth rate: Moderate to fast during warm weather with adequate moisture.