Itsy Bitsy® Rose False Heather
Cuphea hyssopifolia 'MonTroy'
Pronunciation: KYOO-fee-uh hiss-sop-ih-FOH-lee-uh
SKU #03012
| Description | An exceptional selection with a profusion of deep rose-pink summer-long blooms that are dramatically larger than others of its species. The densely branched, compact, ground-hugging form with tiny, glossy, bright green leaves and flood of heat tolerant flowers is a standout in borders and rock gardens. A frost-tender evergreen. |
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| Light | Full sun, Partial sun |
| Watering | Keep soil moist, but not soggy. |
| Blooms | Summer |
| Mature Size | Slow growing; reaches 8 to 12 in. tall, 18 to 24 in. wide. |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Evergreen |
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| Special Features | Easy Care, Compact Form |
| Problems/Solutions | Coastal Exposure, Drought Tolerant |
| Growth Rate | Slow |
| Flower Attributes | Long Bloom Season, Showy Flowers |
| Landscape Use | Border, Container, Ground Cover, Accent, Edging, Hanging Basket |
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| Flower Color | Pink |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Companion Plants | Phormium (Phormium); Hibiscus (Hibiscus); Salvia (Salvia); Mandevilla (Mandevilla); Purple Fountain Grass (Pennisetum) |
| Care | Easily grown in average, well-drained soil. Water deeply, regularly in first growing season to establish an extensive root system. Once established in the landscape, reduce frequency; continue to water container plants when soil surface becomes dry. Fertilize in early spring. For a tidy appearance, prune annually to shape. |
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This Plant's Growing Zones: 9-11
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in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.
We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for nearly 100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr. in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.