Honeyeater's Lunch 180MM

Cuphea x hybrid 'Honeyeaters's Lunch'

I am Honeyeater's Lunch. My family originated from Mexico, Guatemala and Honduras.

Habit Shrub - Bird Attracting

Plant family Lythraceae

I feature bright cherry red two toned tubular flowers set against lush dark green foliage. My delicate small blooms are abundant and most prolific in summer and tapering through autumn. My mounding, semi-trailing growth habit and colourful blooms make me a great choice baskets and containers or planting out in the garden. While my blooms appear delicate I am hardy and tolerate heat and dry conditions where I still end up looking lush. My blooms attract honeyeaters and other nectar feeding birds.

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I am ideal for rockeries, containers including hanging baskets, low hedges and perennial borders

My two tone cherry red & yellow blooms are prolific and appear in all but the coldest months

My nectar rich delicate tubular blooms are a magnet for honeyeaters and spinebills

Features

Ideal light: Full Sun to Part ShadeI like a bit of shade but am happy with full sun and in heavier shade

Height: 0.4m Width: 0.6m(Size at point of sale approx. 35cm including pot)

Water needs: MediumI need moderate water once established and avoid letting me dry out

I will perfom at my best in fertile free draining soils & quality potting mixes

Frost tolerance: Medium

Plant features

Coastal tolerant Mauve flowers Glossy Green foliage Flowers Jan-Apr, Sep-Dec

Plant me:

In garden beds and general landscaping
In pots and other containers
In hanging baskets

Tips for success

I rarely need trimming but can be pruned to shape if required

Suggested spacing: 0.4m apart.

Full Sun to Part Shade (4+ hours of direct sun)

Water regularly while establishing, then check soil moisture before watering.

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Ask your retailer for Honeyeater's Lunch by Southern Plants. Our plants are available through Bunnings, good retail nurseries, or via landscapers. We do not sell direct to the public. Availability in individual stores varies; contact your retailer before visiting.

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