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Cuphea hyssopifolia 'MonTroy'

Pronunciation: KYOO-fee-uh hiss-sop-ih-FOH-lee-uh
SKU #03012
9-11

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LIGHT: Full sun, Partial sun
WATER: Keep soil moist, but not soggy.
SIZE: Slow growing; reaches 8 to 12 in. tall, 18 to 24 in. wide.

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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.
Bloom Time Summer
Deciduous/Evergreen Evergreen
Special Features Easy Care, Attracts Pollinators, 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
Flower Color Pink
Foliage Color Green
Companion Plants Phormium (Phormium); Hibiscus (Hibiscus); Salvia (Salvia); Mandevilla (Mandevilla); Purple Fountain Grass (Pennisetum)
Care Instructions 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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DescriptionAn 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.
Bloom TimeSummer
Deciduous/EvergreenEvergreen
Special FeaturesEasy Care, Attracts Pollinators, Compact Form
Problems/SolutionsCoastal Exposure, Drought Tolerant
Growth RateSlow
Flower AttributesLong Bloom Season, Showy Flowers
Style
Landscape UseBorder, Container, Ground Cover, Accent, Edging, Hanging Basket
Flower ColorPink
Foliage ColorGreen
Companion PlantsPhormium (Phormium); Hibiscus (Hibiscus); Salvia (Salvia); Mandevilla (Mandevilla); Purple Fountain Grass (Pennisetum)
Care
Care InstructionsEasily 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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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.

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.