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Cuphea Mexican Heather is native to Mexico, Guatemala, and Honduras. In warmer climates, it's considered a perennial but will still grow as an annual below zone 10. Cuphea is a great landscape or container plant. It has dense green foliage and small, colorful flowers. Cuphea may self-sow.
Growing Tips
For best results with Cuphea Mexican Heather, we recommend using a well-drained soil with a balanced fertilizer on a constant feed program of 150-200 ppm N. Maintain a pH between 6.0 - 6.5. Cuphea may develop oedema and leaf yellowing if over-watered.
Pinching
We recommend that you pinch Wine once about 10 days after transplanting to your final container.
Spacing
Cuphea Mexican Heather should be spaced adequately to allow airflow and light penetration between the foliage.
Height Control
No plant growth regulators are necessary.
Pests
Aphids, thrips, and whiteflies are the primary problem pests with Cuphea Mexican Heather.
Disease
Wine are not prone to many diseases, but watch for botrytis while the days are short. This grey rot is usually associated with wet or humid conditions. You can prevent botrytis by allowing the plant to dry out between waterings, allowing for good airflow in your greenhouse, and spacing to allow the sun to penetrate to the soil level. The most common chemicals used to treat botrytis are Medallion and Banrot. Use them as a drench according to each label’s instructions.
Planting Wine Liners
We recommend planting 5 starter plants per 10 inch basket. Use a well-drained soil in your baskets and plant your starter plants deep, allowing the ellepot to be completely covered by the soil. If you are planting 4” pots, 1 plant per pot should be sufficient. Plant it directly in the middle of your pot.
Pinch Wine once about 10 days after transplanting to your final container.
Rooted Cuttings
Cuttings vary in size between different plant families. These rooted starter plants will arrive ready to be transplanted in to your final container. If they are to be used in a landscape application, you will need to establish them in a 4 inch pot or an 1801 before planting outside.
Cuphea Mexican Heather Wine Quick Reference Guide
4 Inch crop time
6-8 Weeks
10 Inch crop time
8-10 Weeks>
Bloom Period
Constant
Color
Wine
Habit
Upright/Mounding
Height
12
Light
Full Sun
Minimum Temp
60
Perennial Zone
9-11
Water Needs
Moderate
Current Availability
10-22-2018 (Week 43)
0
10-29-2018 (Week 44)
0
11-05-2018 (Week 45)
0
11-12-2018 (Week 46)
0
11-19-2018 (Week 47)
100
11-26-2018 (Week 48)
100
12-03-2018 (Week 49)
100
12-10-2018 (Week 50)
500
12-17-2018 (Week 51)
700
12-24-2018 (Week 52)
700
12-31-2018 (Week 01)
700
01-07-2019 (Week 02)
700
01-14-2019 (Week 03)
700
01-21-2019 (Week 04)
700
01-28-2019 (Week 05)
800
02-04-2019 (Week 06)
800
02-11-2019 (Week 07)
700
02-18-2019 (Week 08)
800
02-25-2019 (Week 09)
800
03-04-2019 (Week 10)
800
Cuphea Mexican Heather is native to Mexico, Guatemala, and Honduras. In warmer climates, it's considered a perennial but will still grow as an annual below zone 10. Cuphea is a great landscape or container plant. It has dense green foliage and small, colorful flowers. Cuphea may self-sow.
Growing Tips
For best results with Cuphea Mexican Heather, we recommend using a well-drained soil with a balanced fertilizer on a constant feed program of 150-200 ppm N. Maintain a pH between 6.0 - 6.5. Cuphea may develop oedema and leaf yellowing if over-watered.
Pinching
We recommend that you pinch Wine once about 10 days after transplanting to your final container.
Spacing
Cuphea Mexican Heather should be spaced adequately to allow airflow and light penetration between the foliage.
Height Control
No plant growth regulators are necessary.
Pests
Aphids, thrips, and whiteflies are the primary problem pests with Cuphea Mexican Heather.
Disease
Wine are not prone to many diseases, but watch for botrytis while the days are short. This grey rot is usually associated with wet or humid conditions. You can prevent botrytis by allowing the plant to dry out between waterings, allowing for good airflow in your greenhouse, and spacing to allow the sun to penetrate to the soil level. The most common chemicals used to treat botrytis are Medallion and Banrot. Use them as a drench according to each label’s instructions.
Planting Wine Liners
We recommend planting 5 starter plants per 10 inch basket. Use a well-drained soil in your baskets and plant your starter plants deep, allowing the ellepot to be completely covered by the soil. If you are planting 4” pots, 1 plant per pot should be sufficient. Plant it directly in the middle of your pot.
Pinch Wine once about 10 days after transplanting to your final container.
Rooted Cuttings
Cuttings vary in size between different plant families. These rooted starter plants will arrive ready to be transplanted in to your final container. If they are to be used in a landscape application, you will need to establish them in a 4 inch pot or an 1801 before planting outside.
