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Cuphea llavea Tiny Mice

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Botanical Name: Common Names:

Cuphea llavea Tiny Mice Batface, Butterfly Nectar Plant,

Native: Foliage Type:

No Evergreen

Plant Type: Plant Habit:

Shrubs Dense, Rounded

Description:

Small compact shrub with green tiny foliage and a profusion of pretty, little red flowers throughout most of the year. Great for a low growing border and containers. Grows approx 25cm tall x 30cm wide.

Mature Height: Mature Width:

30-60cm 30-60cm

Position: Soil Type:

Full Sun, Semi Shade Loam, Sandy, Well Drained

Landscape Use(s)

Borders / Shrubbery, Coastal Garden, Courtyard, Formal Garden, Mass Planting, Rockery, Container / Pot

Pests & Diseases: Generally trouble free

Cultural Notes:

Plant Care

Annual slow release fertiliser, Keep moist during dry periods, Liquid feed, Mulch well

Family Name: Origin:

Lythraceae SouthAmerica

Characteristics

Foliage Colour: Green

Flower Colour: Red

Flower Fragrant: No

Flowering Season: Spring, Summer

Fruit: Insignificant

Requirements Tolerances

Growth Rate: Fast

Maintenance Level: Low

Water Usage: Medium / Moderate

Drought: Low

Frost: Moderate

Wind: Medium / Moderate

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