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Sugarbells Cigar Plant Cuphea

Sugarbells Cigar Plant Cuphea

CUPHEA ignea

  • Full Sun (6+ hrs) and Partial Sun / Shade (3-6 hrs)
  • Moderate drought resistance
  • Attracts bees
  • Ships as a 4"plant
  • Mature spread is Over 24"
  • Round, Mounding, Bushy, and Compact
Regular price $10.99
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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.

We use expedited shipping policies to protect plant health and minimize plant stress in transit.  All plants are in transit for only 1-3 days. (This does not guarantee 3-day delivery as orders are not always packed and sent out on the day of your order.) We send out deliveries on a weekly schedule to ensure quick transit times, so your order may not be packaged and shipped until later in the week. For instance, we may hold shipments to avoid weekend delays that keep plants in transit for longer.

All packaging includes eco-friendly material and our shipping methods are tested regularly to ensure plants arrive healthy upon arrival.

Additionally, any delays or damages in shipping are covered by our Healthy Plant Guarantee.

If you're plants arrived damaged, we will happily replace them for free!

Please contact us, send a picture, and detail any damage, so that we can continue to improve our shipping process and make sure you receive the healthy plants you paid for.

Mature Height is 1'–2'

Mature Spread is Over 24"

Watering: Keep moist

Blooms in:

  • Spring
  • Summer
  • Fall

Special Features:

  • Great for hanging baskets