Cuphea 'BlackBerry Sparkler'

Cuphea is one of those summer garden flowers that is akin to best supporting actor, providing a satisfying background or fill for other splashier blooms. Usually growing 12" -   24" tall and wide, 'Blackberry Sparkler' brings its own ambiance to the garden with a plethora of small, narrow, creamy-white tube-shaped flowers tipped in reddish-black, that justify the nickname of Cigar Plant. Subtle, intriguing, and a wonderful partner to dark purples, pale yellows, and bright orange, this cuphea often blooms well into the fall. Technically a perennial that is hardy to 10 degrees, 'Blackberry Sparkler' is usually grown as an annual.  

Common Name: Cuphea Blackberry Sparkler, Cigar Plant

Mature Size: 18" - 24" tall, 24" - 36" wide

Growth Rate: Fast

Cold Hardiness: 10°

Characteristics:

• Attracts hummingbirds
• Attracts pollinators
• Container Lover
• Hanging Basket Lover

Light:

• Full Sun
• Afternoon Sun

Bloom Color: Cream

Bloom Time:

• Spring
• Summer
• Fall

Structure: Mounding

Photos: Real images, not stock photos

Please Note: When Ground Shipping is selected, plants will be shipped on the following Monday to help maintain the plant quality.