{"product_id":"cuphea-hyssopifolia-violet","title":"Cuphea hyssopifolia 'Violet'","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMexican Heather \/ False Heather\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem data-start=\"274\" data-end=\"295\"\u003eCuphea hyssopifolia\u003c\/em\u003e ‘Violet’\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFamily:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lythraceae\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin: \u003c\/strong\u003eMexico \u0026amp; Central America\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Evergreen compact flowering shrub\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"442\" data-end=\"803\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"442\" data-end=\"463\"\u003eCuphea hyssopifolia\u003c\/em\u003e ‘Violet’ is a fine-textured, evergreen shrub valued for its continuous display of small violet-purple flowers over much of the year. Well suited to Adelaide and South Australian gardens, it performs best in warm, sheltered positions where it delivers reliable colour from spring through autumn, and often into winter in mild years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"805\" data-end=\"1063\"\u003eNaturally neat and low-growing, ‘Violet’ Cuphea is ideal for borders, edging, containers and alfresco areas. Its soft foliage, long flowering season and tidy form make it a popular choice for low-maintenance colour in both formal and informal garden designs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMature Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.5–0.8 m H × 0.6–1.0 m W\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate; approx. 20–30 cm per year in warm conditions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fine, narrow mid-green leaves; evergreen; soft, compact habit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowers:\u003c\/strong\u003e Abundant small violet-purple blooms held along stems; spring–autumn (often year-round in mild winters)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFragrance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Not fragrant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeasonal Interest:\u003c\/strong\u003e Evergreen foliage with extended flowering season\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWildlife Value:\u003c\/strong\u003e Attracts bees and other pollinators\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTolerance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate drought tolerance once established; Good heat tolerance with some summer water; Light frost tolerant (may be damaged below 0 °C but regrows in spring); Best in sheltered positions; not suited to exposed coastal salt spray\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting Density:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mass planting: 3–4 plants per m²; Borders\/edging: space 40–60 cm apart\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePet Friendly:\u003c\/strong\u003e Generally considered non-toxic to pets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere It Works Best\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSunlight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to light part shade (best flowering in full sun)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Well-drained loam or sandy loam enriched with organic matter; avoid heavy, waterlogged clay\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater Needs:\u003c\/strong\u003e Establishment: 2 deep soaks\/week for 6–8 weeks; Established: deep soak every 2–3 weeks in summer; minimal water in winter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaintenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Low maintenance; Light trim after flowering flushes to maintain shape and encourage new blooms; Mulch annually to retain moisture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLifespan:\u003c\/strong\u003e Typically 5–10 years in SA gardens; longer in protected, well-maintained sites\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClimate Zones:\u003c\/strong\u003e Best suited to temperate and Mediterranean South Australia, particularly Adelaide Plains and sheltered foothills\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil pH:\u003c\/strong\u003e Slightly acidic to neutral preferred; tolerates mildly alkaline soils with organic matter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLandscape \u0026amp; Design Ideas\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLow flowering border or edging plant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFeature colour in pots and containers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlfresco and patio planting in sheltered positions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFormal or cottage-style gardens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePairs well with Buxus, Gardenia, Liriope, Lavender, Westringia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy You Will Love It\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"3208\" data-end=\"3229\"\u003eCuphea hyssopifolia\u003c\/em\u003e ‘Violet’ offers months of colour with minimal effort. Compact, tidy and endlessly floriferous, it’s perfect for Adelaide gardeners wanting a soft, refined look that performs reliably through the warmer months.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Adelaide Plant Co","offers":[{"title":"130mm Pot","offer_id":48688561488124,"sku":"CUPH-HYSS-VIOL-130MM","price":13.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/9282\/0220\/files\/cuphea-hyssopifolia-violet-mexican-false-heather-130mm-pot-adelaide-plant-co.jpg?v=1769053020","url":"https:\/\/adelaideplantco.com.au\/products\/cuphea-hyssopifolia-violet","provider":"Adelaide Plant Co","version":"1.0","type":"link"}