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False Heather
Cuphea rosea 'New Light Lavender'

Lythraceae

Flowers are lighter pink that with 'Allyson Heather.' Tubular, star-shaped flowers with 6 petals. Corona is fused with a star shaped whitish-yellow center. This cultivar has larger leaves with more veination, making less smooth than 'Allyson Heather.' Leaves are also lighter green, but still glossy. This cultivar also has longer internodes and fewer flowers than 'Allyson Heather.'

Flower Color
Foliage Color: green
Foliage Texture: fine glossy
Plant Form or Habit: upright mounded
Plant Position in Container Garden: corner filler

Season: warm
Light requirement: full sun
General watering requirement: evenly moist
Plant Source: Proven Winners

Additional Comments: A plant that blooms throughout the summer. However, not ready to market as early as 'Allyson Heather.' Media shows in a four-inch container. Heat Tolerant in Texas.



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