Cuphea schumannii (Schumann’s Cuphea, Orange Cuphea)
Botanical Information
| Family | Lythraceae |
| Genus | Cuphea |
| Species | schumannii |
| Synonyms | Parsonsia schumannii |
| Category | Annuals, Perennials, Tropicals |
| Origin | Native to Mexico. |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 9a - 10b |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone | Requires cold season protection under glass. |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Zone | H4 - H2 |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Temperature (°C) | (-6.6) - (- 1.7) |
| Temperature (°F) | 20 - 35 |
| Height | 45-60 cm |
| Spread | 60-90 cm |
| Growth | Fast |
| Flowering Period | June, July, August, September, October, November |
Description and Growing Information
| General Description | This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and birds. |
| Shape | A rounded shape with dense branches. |
| Landscape | Groundcovers, container plants, and houseplants. |
| Propagation | From softwood cuttings. |
| Cultivation | Grows well in full sun to partial shade in moist but well-drained soil. |
| Notable Specimens | Harry P. Leu Gardens, Orlando, Florida, United States of America. |
| Flower Description | Showy, 1 - 2.5 cm long, deep orange tubular flowers with lavender upper petals. |
| Texture Description | The flowers attract hummingbirds and other long-tongued pollinators. |
Photographs
Cuphea schumannii, form, Harry P. Leu Gardens, Orlando, Florida, United States of America.
Cuphea schumannii, flower head, Harry P. Leu Gardens, Orlando, Florida, United States of America.
