cuphea plants for sale

Name: The Plant Company
Address: 284 Meeanee Road, Meeanee, Napier, 4112, New Zealand
Telephone: 0800 843 752
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Brighten your New Zealand garden with a stunning selection of cuphea plants for sale. Known for their vibrant blooms and lush growth, cupheas are a favourite among gardeners seeking long-lasting colour and pollinator-friendly flowers. Whether you're looking to fill borders, attract native birds and bees, or add interest to containers, our range of cuphea varieties offers something for every space and style. Browse our collection and find the perfect cuphea plant to create a garden that thrives both in appearance and biodiversity.

Cuphea hyssopifolia alba

Cuphea hyssopifolia Alba is a compact evergreen shrub admired for its masses of delicate white flowers that bloom continuously through the warmer months. The fine textured green foliage creates a soft elegant appearance that works beautifully in NZ gardens and containers. This free flowering plant is ideal for borders, edging, cottage gardens, and mass planting where reliable colour and low maintenance performance are desired. Cuphea hyssopifolia Alba is easy to grow, attracts pollinators, and is highly valued for adding softness and long lasting seasonal beauty to outdoor spaces.

Buy Cuphea hyssopifolia alba

From $22.28

Suited to regions: Subtropical, Temperate

Plant type: Shrubs

Height: 60 cm

Spread: 60 cm

Flowering time: Spring, Summer, Autumn, Winter

Garden uses: Borders, Containers, Paths & Steps, Pool areas

Garden styles: Backyard, City & Courtyard, Frontyard, Modern, Rock, White

Cuphea 'Starfire'

Cuphea 'Starfire' is a vibrant evergreen perennial admired for its masses of colourful tubular flowers that bloom continuously through the warmer months. This compact and free flowering plant creates long lasting colour in NZ gardens while also attracting bees, butterflies, and other pollinators. Its tidy bushy growth habit makes it ideal for borders, containers, cottage gardens, and mass planting where reliable flowering and low maintenance performance are desired. Cuphea 'Starfire' is easy to grow and highly valued for adding bold seasonal colour and interest to outdoor spaces.

Buy Cuphea 'Starfire'

From $28.28

Suited to regions: Subtropical, Temperate

Plant type: Shrubs

Height: 75 cm

Spread: 75 cm

Flowering time: Spring, Autumn, Winter

Tolerances: Hardy

Garden uses: Borders, Containers, Living areas, Paths & Steps, Pool areas

Garden styles: Backyard, City & Courtyard, Frontyard, Japanese, Modern, Rock

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Why Choose Cuphea Plants for Your Garden?

Cupheas are celebrated for their easy-going nature and reliable performance in a variety of conditions. These sun-loving shrubs and perennials provide months of continuous flowering, making them a valuable addition to New Zealand gardens. Cuphea flowers are not only visually striking but also rich in nectar, drawing in beneficial insects and native birds such as tui and bellbirds. Many gardeners appreciate cupheas for their drought resistance and minimal maintenance needs once established.

Our Range of Cuphea Plants for Sale

We offer a diverse and high-quality selection of cuphea plants for sale, each with unique charms and growth habits:

Cuphea Vermillionaire (Vermillionaire Plant): Admired for its tubular orange blooms that burst with colour and attract hummingbirds and bees.
Cuphea Jocelyn's Pink (Cuphea Pink): Features soft, pink flowers and a compact form, perfect for borders and pots.
Cuphea hyssopifolia alba: A hardy option with a profusion of delicate white blooms over fine foliage, ideal for low hedges or groundcovers.
Cuphea White Whispers (Cuphea White): Offers elegant white flowers that bring a subtle, cooling accent to mixed plantings.
Cuphea micropetala (Candy Corn Plant): Known for its unique, candy corn-coloured blooms that add novelty and cheer.

All our cuphea plants for sale are grown locally, selected for robust health, and are suited to New Zealand's climate and conditions.

Caring for Your Cuphea Plants

Cuphea care is simple, making these plants ideal for both first-time gardeners and seasoned enthusiasts. Plant your cuphea in a sunny spot with well-draining soil for the best results. Regular watering and an annual feed with a general-purpose fertiliser will keep them flowering vigorously. They respond well to a light trim after flowering, which encourages bushier growth and another flush of blooms.

Order Your Cuphea Plants Online

Explore our collection of cuphea plants for sale to find the perfect variety for your garden. With easy online ordering and secure delivery across New Zealand, it's never been easier to grow these colourful, resilient plants at home. Enhance your outdoor space and enjoy a season filled with enchanting cuphea blooms.

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Whether you need assistance finding the plant you’re looking for or you simply want to know more about who we are and what we do, we invite you to get in touch with us today. A member of The Plant Company team will get back in touch as soon as possible.