Bring soft colour and neat, evergreen structure to your garden with False Heather, Cuphea mexicana. This fast-growing, compact shrub is covered in delicate lilac-purple flowers from spring through autumn, creating a charming display against its fine green foliage. Its naturally dense growth makes it an excellent choice for mass planting, borders and edging, while regular clipping can shape it into a neat low hedge. It also adapts beautifully to containers, making it an easy way to add long-lasting colour to patios, entrances and smaller garden spaces. Flower colour can vary from purple to lilac depending on the stock available.
Plant in well-drained soil in sun to semi-shade. Water regularly while establishing, then allow the soil to dry slightly between watering. Trim after flowering to maintain a neat shape and encourage fresh growth. Protect from frost and avoid waterlogged soil.
The name Cuphea comes from the Greek word kyphos, meaning “curved” or “humped” a reference to the shape of the plant’s seed capsules.
| Botanical Name |
Cuphea Mexicana 'Lilac'
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Growth Expectancy
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40cm H x 45cm W
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Position
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Semi-shade - Sun
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| Water Smart | No |
| Indigenous | No |
