Cuphea ignea 'Twinkle Pink' size:1 gal size

Cuphea ignea 'Twinkle Pink' size:1 gal sizeCuphea ignea Twinkle Pink is a charming, long blooming perennial or tender subshrub that delights with a profusion of dainty pink flowers from late spring until frost. Unlike the familiar cigar shaped blooms of the species, this delightful selection produces masses of star like, soft pink blossoms that seem to sparkle above the fine textured foliage, creating a light and airy display throughout the growing season. Forming a compact, bushy mound 1218

care should be taken that it isn't exposed to the harsh heat of 'full sun' in the areas with high heat summers

powder-blue color and feathery leaves

and are less effected by rain

exceptional hardiness

Broad growth habit with very showy fall colors of pink to orange to purple

plus is disease and pest resistance

Growing about 4-6 inches per year

is also a fabulous perennial for contrast in a garden design

the leaves are a grass green with branchs arching upward while all the ends are pendulous

but later develops a leader and becomes a broad upright tree

abundant soft white or pink blossoms

nuttallii will not disappoint you