{"product_id":"cuphea-starfire-pink","title":"Starfire Pink Cuphea","description":"\u003cp\u003eStarfire Pink Cuphea (\u003cem\u003eCuphea\u003c\/em\u003e 'Starfire Pink', syn. 'Kristin's Delight') is a vivacious, free-flowering shrubby perennial that explodes with masses of small, tubular hot-pink blooms from late spring all the way through the first frost. The dense, rounded mounding habit is blanketed in cheerful, intensely colored flowers over deep green, glossy foliage — creating a nonstop fireworks display of color that earns its name in every garden setting.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThese Professional Grade 4\" plants are grown with heritage practices, developing compact, well-branched root systems that support outstanding flower production season after season. Starfire Pink Cuphea is exceptionally versatile — it thrives in full sun borders, patio containers, mixed beds, and even as a low, colorful hedge. Its tubular flowers are irresistible to hummingbirds and butterflies, making it one of the most rewarding plants for wildlife-focused gardens. Heat-loving and low-maintenance, it performs brilliantly through the hottest summer months without skipping a beat.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNonstop Hot-Pink Blooms from Spring to Frost:\u003c\/strong\u003e One of the longest-blooming plants available, Starfire Pink produces an uninterrupted cascade of vivid tubular flowers from late spring through the first freeze, providing exceptional seasonal color value.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHummingbird \u0026amp; Butterfly Magnet:\u003c\/strong\u003e The nectar-rich tubular flowers are perfectly sized for hummingbirds and are also highly attractive to butterflies, skipper moths, and native bees — making this a must-have for wildlife gardens.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExceptional Heat \u0026amp; Humidity Tolerance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Thrives in hot, humid conditions where other plants falter, making it a reliable summer performer in challenging climates and sun-baked containers or borders.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompact, Mounding Form with No Deadheading Required:\u003c\/strong\u003e Self-cleaning blooms drop cleanly without deadheading, maintaining a tidy, attractive appearance throughout the season with virtually no maintenance required.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVersatile Landscape \u0026amp; Container Performer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Equally effective as a standalone container specimen, front-of-border accent, mass planting for summer color, or low informal hedge in warm-climate gardens.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eThese 4\" healthy live plants thrive in full sun (6+ hours daily) with well-drained soil and moderate, consistent watering. Established plants show excellent heat and short-term drought tolerance. Best treated as a tender perennial in cooler climates; reliably perennial in USDA zones 9–11, and grown as a long-season annual in zones 7–8. Mature height: 18–24 inches; spread: 18–24 inches. Blooms continuously from late spring through hard frost.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Planted Places","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48115653050582,"sku":"2CUSFPK4","price":10.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0293\/2496\/8075\/files\/CUPHEA_Starfire_Pink.png?v=1776355787","url":"https:\/\/www.plantedplaces.com\/products\/cuphea-starfire-pink","provider":"Planted Places","version":"1.0","type":"link"}