Cuphea Seeds – Ignea

Cuphea Seeds – Ignea are valued for their ornamental appeal, producing compact, bushy plants with bright tubular blooms that attract hummingbirds and butterflies. These seeds are suitable for home gardens, borders, and containers, adding continuous color throughout the season. Cuphea plants are hardy, low-maintenance, and well-suited for warm climates.

Features:

• Produces vibrant tubular blooms that attract pollinators

• Compact, bushy growth ideal for borders, beds, and containers

• Low-maintenance, heat-tolerant, and long-blooming variety

• Suitable for ornamental landscaping and home gardens

Specifications:

• Common Name (US): Cuphea

• Scientific Name: Cuphea ignea

• Plant Type: Annual/Perennial (depending on climate)

• Growth Habit: Compact, bushy

• Height: 12–24 inches

• Bloom Period: Spring through Fall

• Season: Best sown in Spring after last frost

• USDA Zones: 9–11 (can be grown as annual in cooler zones)

• Sunlight: Full sun to partial shade

• Soil Requirement: Well-drained, moderately fertile soil

• Watering: Moderate; prefers consistent moisture

• Sowing Method: Direct sow outdoors after frost or start indoors 6–8 weeks before last frost

• Germination Time: 14–21 days

• Ideal Planting Months (by Zone):

  • Zones 9–11: February–April

  • Zones 7–8: March–May

  • Zones 5–6: April–June