Cuphea hyssopifolia 'rosea' is a sarmentous shrub with rounded habit and compact vegetation. The foliage of Cuphea hyssopifolia 'rosea' is evergreen and shiny dark green. Leaves of Cuphea hyssopifolia 'rosea' are lanceolate 1 to 2 cm long. The small flowers of Cuphea hyssopifolia 'rosea', a deep purple pink, are star-shaped and abound from early summer until frost. Originally from South America, Cuphea hyssopifolia 'rosea' bears the common name of Mexican star by its origin and the star shape of its pink flowers.
Cuphea hyssopifolia 'rosea' is a shrub that finds its place on your terraces planted in pots or bins. Cuphea hyssopifolia 'rosea' is used to decorate small shrubbery beds, among pebbles, in urban gardens protected from the cold and perfectly accompanies perennials in small rock gardens. Cuphea hyssopifolia 'rosea' can also be planted as a border hedge.
Cuphea hyssopifolia 'rosea' supports all soils even if they are moist and well drained. Cuphea hyssopifolia 'rosea' prefers a sunny exposure, even if the pink Mexican star blooms in partial shade. Be careful, like all shrubs with a mild climate, Cuphea hyssopifolia 'rosea' are sensitive to cold air currents and fear frost. Cuphea hyssopifolia 'rosea' should be protected in areas with harsh winters or sheltered in a bright, ventilated area when growing in a pot.
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