CUPHEA HYSSOP 11CM

Description
The False heather 'Alba' (Cuphea hyssopifolia) is a popular plant for the balcony that produces countless white, pink or rose-coloured flowers throughout the season. It prefers a sunny to semi-shady location and a well-drained substrate. With its bushy growth, the False heather 'Alba' fits particularly well in hanging baskets and hanging baskets.

Bulletpoints
* Continuous bloomer

Frost hardiness
A frost-free winter at 10 to 12°C is required.

Growth
Bushy.

Water
Water regularly and allow the soil to dry out in the meantime.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady position.

Soil
Well-drained, loose, nutrient-rich substrate preferred. Commercially available container plant soil.

Planting time
Planting: After the last frosts.

Care
- Regular watering in summer is particularly important. Morning or evening is the best time for this. Watering should also be done slowly and, if possible, not over the flowers and leaves. - Many bedding and balcony plants have high to very high nutrient requirements. For this reason, slow-release fertiliser should be mixed into the potting soil when planting. After 4-6 weeks, liquid fertiliser should be added regularly.

Flower
Cuphea hyssopifolia 'Alba' produces white, pink, rose-coloured flowers from May to October.

Use
Tubs, group planting, hanging baskets, balcony/patio