Suited to regions: | Subtropical, Temperate |
Plant type: | Shrubs |
Height: | 30 cm |
Spread: | 30 cm |
Flowering time: | Spring, Summer, Autumn, Winter |
Tolerances: | Hardy |
Garden uses: | Borders, Containers, Living areas, Paths & Steps, Patios, Pool areas |
Garden styles: | Architectural, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Cottage, Frontyard, Japanese, Modern, Rock |
Easy to grow? | Yes |
Maintenance requirements | Low |
Growth rate | Medium |
Cuphea ‘Mad Hatter’ is a bright and colourful, small shrub. This stunning plant bears a profusion of dark pink-purple flowers through most of the year. The flowers are complemented with lush, green foliage which serves as a lovely backdrop. This evergreen grows densely to about 30 cm tall and the same wide, and performs best when planted on a well-drained, sheltered site in full sun or partial shade, protected from frost. Cuphea ‘Mad Hatter’ is commonly included in border plantings, maintained in a container, added to cottage or rock gardens, or planted around outdoor living areas such as pools and the like. This is a low maintenance and very rewarding plant.
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