Cuphea ignea 'Vitores'
cigar plant
This striking evergreen tropical sub-shrub produces an abundance of fiery orange and yellow, cigar-shaped flowers from late spring to the first frost, creating a bold display in sunny borders and containers.
The blooms, adorned with protruding white stamens, are rich in nectar and attract butterflies and pollinators throughout the season.
Cuphea ignea 'Victores' has a bushy, rounded habit with dense, lance-shaped dark green foliage, making it an excellent foil amongst other hot coloured bedding displays. Easy to grow and disease-resistant, this cultivar thrives in sheltered, warm spots and offers vibrant, long-lasting colour throughout the summer.
The blooms, adorned with protruding white stamens, are rich in nectar and attract butterflies and pollinators throughout the season.
Cuphea ignea 'Victores' has a bushy, rounded habit with dense, lance-shaped dark green foliage, making it an excellent foil amongst other hot coloured bedding displays. Easy to grow and disease-resistant, this cultivar thrives in sheltered, warm spots and offers vibrant, long-lasting colour throughout the summer.
How to care for Cuphea ignea Vitores:
Plant in well-drained soil in a sunny or lightly sheltered spot, and keep consistently moist but not waterlogged. Commonly grown as a tender annual, to overwinter, move the plant into a greenhouse, conservatory, or bright frost-free room. In early spring, cut back the flowered stems to within 2cm (about 1in) of last year’s growth to encourage fresh shoots.
No deadheading is required, though the plant will flower more vigorously with regular feeding using a balanced liquid fertiliser during the growing season.
Regular watering and occasional light pruning of straggly growth will help maintain a compact, bushy shape and a long flowering season.
No deadheading is required, though the plant will flower more vigorously with regular feeding using a balanced liquid fertiliser during the growing season.
Regular watering and occasional light pruning of straggly growth will help maintain a compact, bushy shape and a long flowering season.
Flowering period:
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
Eventual height:
0.5m
Eventual spread:
1m
Position:
Full sun / light shade
Rate of growth:
Average
Soil:
Moderately fertile, moist, well-drained soil
Hardiness:
Frost tender
2 litre pot
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