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Sugarbells Cigar Plant Cuphea

Sugarbells Cigar Plant Cuphea

CUPHEA ignea

Blooms Spring through Fall
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Common Name(s)
Cigar Flower, Cigar Plant, Firecracker Plant
Sunlight
Full Sun (6+ hrs)
Watering
Let dry
Max Height
1'–2'
Max Spread
Over 24"
Special Features
Great for hanging baskets
Garden Design Role
Hanging baskets
Bloom Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Lifespan
Annual
Growing Habit
Round, Mounding, Bushy, Compact
Drought Resistance
High drought resistance
Bloom Color
Orange, Red, Black, White
Foliage Color
Green
Stem Color
Green, Red/Orange
Themes
Fire, Gothic, Sunset
Genus
Cuphea
Family
Lythraceae
Ship Size
4"

Sugarbells Cigar Plant (Cuphea ignea 'Sugarbells') is a delightful twist on the classic "Cigar Plant," prized for its incredibly high flower count and compact, mounding habit. While traditional varieties can become leggy, 'Sugarbells' stays dense and covered in hundreds of tiny, tubular bicolored flowers. Each bloom features a vivid orange-red tube with a dark ring and a white "sugar-tipped" end, mimicking the look of a glowing cigar ash.

As a nectar-rich member of the Cuphea genus, 'Sugarbells' is widely considered one of the best hummingbird plants on the market. The tiny birds are drawn to the abundance of tubular flowers from miles away. It is exceptionally heat-tolerant and thrives in the "dog days" of summer when other plants might wilt. Why you’ll love it: Ultimate hummingbird magnet, heat and humidity tolerant, and a tidy mounding habit that looks great in hanging baskets or patio containers.

This healthy 4"" live flowering plant thrives in full sun to light shade and requires regular watering to keep the blooms coming all season.