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Cuphea 'Honeybells' - S1
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Cuphea 'Honeybells'

Cuphea hyb.
A dependable summer annual, Cuphea 'Honeybells' is a carnival of perky flowers pointing this way and that in an exuberance of bloom. Bright cherry-rose tubular flowers and healthy glossy green leaves are showy all summer, perfect for pots placed center stage.
SKU #P8429

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Cuphea 'Cherrybells' - S1
Cuphea 'Cherrybells'
Details
Shipped As
Pot: 3.5" h x 2.63" w (9.5 fl oz)
Lifecycle
Annual; tender perennial
Perennial Hardiness Zone
8,
9,
10
Annual Hardiness
Tender Annual
Mature Size
1' h x 1-1.5' w
Sun
Full sun to partial shade
Soil
Regular to rich, well-drained
Season
Summer to fall
Color
Tiny cherry-red tubular flowers with creamy yellow tips
Features
Great for containers
Heat or Drought Tolerant
Attracts Butterflies
Attracts Bees
Attracts Hummingbirds
WHEN TO SET OUTSIDE
After all danger of frost has passed.
PLACEMENT & CULTIVATION
Cuphea 'Honeybells' is small but mighty, boasting massive flower power on a compact plant that can withstand high heat and continue in bloom all summer. This self-cleaning plant drops old flowers as new ones form, and its freely-branching nature ensures a full mounded form. With minimal care requirements, regular fertilization and watering are all that's needed to keep it healthy. It's an excellent choice for garden edging, containers, and windowboxes.
Final Spacing:
1'
Water Requirements:
Medium Water Use
Watering Details:
About 1" per week. While somewhat drought tolerant, greater moisture availability will increase growth and blooming.
Soil pH:
Not particular about pH
Fertilizer:
Fertilize with an organically sourced water-soluble fertilizer once per month. Alternatively, mix in a balanced granular fertilizer after planting.
Diseases & Pests:
No major problems. If aphids or whiteflies appear spray with Insecticidal soap. Avoid root rots by placing in a well-drained setting.