University of Georgia Plants of Distinction
Scientific Name: Cuphea hybrid
Common Name: Cuphea
Hardiness Degree: 45°F (7.2°C)
Blooming Season: Spring, Late Spring, Summer, Autumn
Plant Habit: Spreading, Trailing
Characteristics: Attracts Bees, Attracts Butterflies, Drought Tolerant, Attracts Hummingbirds, Water/Rain tolerant, Heat Tolerant, Low Maintenance
Water: Medium
Fertilize: Once a month
Spacing: 8 - 14" (20 - 36cm)
Height: 10 - 12" (25 - 30cm)
Width: 14 - 20" (36 - 51cm)
Exposure: Partial Sun, Sun
General Information: Excellent spreading variety for baskets offers Summer flower power!
Honeybells roots faster than comparable cuphea, reducing your costs and production time. Able to be produced at lower temperatures, it can also decrease the overall cost of Spring greenhouse production. Likewise, Honeybells requires less special treatment because of its high resistance to Oedema. This exciting new Summer item will drive more sales at retail, as a new cuphea for the consumer who knows and loves this class.
Protection Information: PP31,909
(Flowering Only License)