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Cuphea hyssopifolia
Cuphea
Fine leaves with many tiny flowers. Use light shaping rather than drastic cutting.
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All-purpose plant food
Optional extra
Miracle-Gro Liquid Fertilizer for Home Gardening 250ml/1.45L
Optional feed during active growth; dilute to the bottle label and pause when roots are stressed.
Plant characteristics & growing tips
Cuphea · Cuphea hyssopifolia
Plant characteristics
- Light
- Sun to partial shade
- Habit
- Woody shrub or small tree
- Character
- Fine leaves with many tiny flowers
- Root medium
- Moist, well-drained soil
- Display
- Foliage with seasonal flowers
- Supplied size
- Confirm the current supplied size
Hong Kong growing tips
- Fine branching
- Use light shaping rather than drastic cutting
- Small root zone
- Check moisture during hot breezy days
- Canopy
- Leave room beside walls for air movement
- Roots
- Water the root ball, not just the soil edge
- Pruning
- Keep a balanced outline without constant clipping
- Storms
- Move small pots to a sheltered position
References
Planting & styling guide
Settling in & repotting
- Choose a position with sun to partial shade, allowing room for the plant to grow.
- Use moist, well-drained soil. Keep the original planting depth and drainage clear.
- Use light shaping rather than drastic cutting.
Care in Hong Kong
- Small root zoneCheck moisture during hot breezy days
- CanopyLeave room beside walls for air movement
- RootsWater the root ball, not just the soil edge
Plants to pair with it
Arrange in separate pots so light, water and space can be managed for each plant.
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Frequently asked questions
Cuphea
Is it a true heather that requires cold moorland conditions?
No. Mexican heather is Cuphea, a different plant. Use its tropical-subtropical growing needs rather than heather care.
Can it form a low neat edge?
Its fine branching suits a low edge when light and spacing are adequate; trim lightly and avoid waterlogged bases.
Will it flower throughout the year?
Flowering varies with season, plant maturity and light; an evergreen habit does not mean continuous flowers.
Can I keep the crown tightly clipped?
Repeated clipping may remove flowering wood. Plan the shape and time pruning around the plant’s flowering habit.
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Is delivery included?
Free-delivery thresholds depend on your area and order total: HK$500+ for Tung Chung / South Lantau, over HK$800 for Discovery Bay, and HK$1,000+ for other areas. Check the delivery fee at checkout.
Will you bring it inside?
With lift access, plants can be placed indoors. For walk-up buildings, standard delivery is to the building entrance. Stair carrying is extra and should be arranged in advance.
Can I collect it from the nursery?
Yes. Pickup is available at 20D Lo Wai Village, Pui O, Monday–Saturday, 10am–5pm. Please make an appointment once your order is ready.