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Cuphea ignea

Cuphea ignea, Cuphea Ignea Plant, Mexican Cigar Plant, Cigar Plant

Cuphea ignea, commonly known as the Mexican Cigar Plant, is a densely branched evergreen shrub with elegant flowers. It produces small and tubular, bright red-orange flowers with each tipped with a thin, white rim and two small purple-black petals. The flower is said to resemble a lit cigar, hence the name. The leaves are small, bright green, and provide a lovely backdrop to the flowers as it grows to 60 cm tall and the same wide. Cuphea ignea is commonly included in a mixed planting, added to border plantings, included in cottage gardens, or maintained in a container.

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Suited to regions:All regions
Plant type:Shrubs
Height:60 cm
Spread:60 cm
Flowering time:Spring, Summer, Autumn, Winter
Tolerances:Hardy
Garden uses:Borders, Containers, Living areas, Paths & Steps, Pool areas
Garden styles:Alpine, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Cottage, Frontyard, Japanese, Modern
Easy to grow?Yes
Maintenance requirementsLow
Growth rateMedium
Also known asCuphea ignea, Cuphea Ignea Plant, Mexican Cigar Plant, Cigar Plant

Cuphea ignea Details

Cuphea ignea, commonly known as the Mexican Cigar Plant, is a densely branched evergreen shrub with elegant flowers. It produces small and tubular, bright red-orange flowers with each tipped with a thin, white rim and two small purple-black petals. The flower is said to resemble a lit cigar, hence the name. The leaves are small, bright green, and provide a lovely backdrop to the flowers. It typically grows to 60 cm tall and the same wide, performing best on a well-drained site in full sun or partial shade. Cuphea ignea is commonly included in a mixed planting, added to border plantings, included in cottage gardens, or maintained in a container.

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