Common Name:
Galaxy Cuphea
Description:
Cuphea ‘Galaxy’ is a vibrant, free-flowering perennial shrub prized for its profusion of colourful tubular blooms and compact, tidy habit. The small, glossy green leaves form a neat mound, providing the perfect backdrop for masses of eye-catching flowers in shades of purple, pink and white that resemble tiny stars scattered across the plant. Flowering generously from spring through to late autumn in Melbourne’s climate, ‘Galaxy’ delivers long-lasting colour and strong garden performance. It thrives in full sun to part shade and prefers well-drained soil enriched with organic matter. Regular watering during dry periods and light pruning will encourage continuous flowering and maintain a dense, bushy form. Ideal for borders, feature pots, and mass plantings, this hardy and low-maintenance variety brings colour, movement and pollinator activity to the garden for much of the year.
Form:
*Shrub - Small
Mature Size:
Height: 40–60 cm
Width: 40–60 cm
Aspect:
*Full Sun
*Part Shade
Flowering:
*Flowers in Spring
*Flowers in Summer
*Flowers in Autumn
Flower Colour:
Purple
Pink
White
Key Attributes:
*Suitable for Pots
*Bee Attracting
*Perennial
Long flowering period
Low maintenance
Suitable for Borders
Toxicity:
Generally regarded as non-toxic to humans and pets.
Companion Plants:
Salvia
Lavender
Gaura
Verbena
Euryops
Plant Growers Australia (PGA) is an innovative wholesale production nursery based in Melbourne, renowned for superior quality garden plants and pioneering breeding programs.
PGA do not sell direct to the public, but their website has detailed information on this species that is available for everyone to access.
Visit www.pga.com.au for further details and photos of this plant.
