{"product_id":"cuphea-starfire","title":"Cuphea ‘Starfire’","description":"\u003cp data-end=\"81\" data-start=\"42\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"58\" data-start=\"42\"\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"61\" data-start=\"58\"\u003eStarfire Cigar Plant\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"839\" data-start=\"83\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"99\" data-start=\"83\"\u003eDescription:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"102\" data-start=\"99\"\u003eCuphea ‘Starfire’ is a charming, evergreen shrub valued for its cascade of tubular blooms. Flowery spikes of vibrant pinkish‑red tubes tipped with lavender and white unfurl from late spring through autumn, maintaining interest well into cooler months. Foliage is narrow, lance-shaped and lush olive‑green, forming a neat, bushy mound. Originating as a hybrid of Cuphea ignea and C. angustifolia, it suits Melbourne’s climate wonderfully: heat‑tolerant, drought‑resilient once established, and thrives in well‑drained soil with full to partial sun. Light pruning and deadheading encourage rebloom, while even moisture supports peak display. Highly adaptable, disease-resistant and low maintenance, it’s ideal in garden beds or containers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"852\" data-start=\"841\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"850\" data-start=\"841\"\u003eForm:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"869\" data-start=\"853\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"869\" data-start=\"853\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"869\" data-start=\"855\"\u003eShrub – Medium\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"889\" data-start=\"871\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"887\" data-start=\"871\"\u003eMature Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"928\" data-start=\"890\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"910\" data-start=\"890\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"910\" data-start=\"892\"\u003eHeight: 45–90 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"928\" data-start=\"911\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"928\" data-start=\"913\"\u003eWidth: 45–90 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"943\" data-start=\"930\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"941\" data-start=\"930\"\u003eAspect:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"969\" data-start=\"944\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"956\" data-start=\"944\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"956\" data-start=\"946\"\u003eFull Sun\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"969\" data-start=\"957\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"969\" data-start=\"959\"\u003ePart Shade\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"987\" data-start=\"971\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"985\" data-start=\"971\"\u003eFlowering:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"1082\" data-start=\"988\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1009\" data-start=\"988\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1009\" data-start=\"990\"\u003eFlowers in Spring\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1031\" data-start=\"1010\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1031\" data-start=\"1012\"\u003eFlowers in Summer\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1053\" data-start=\"1032\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1053\" data-start=\"1034\"\u003eFlowers in Autumn\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1082\" data-start=\"1054\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1082\" data-start=\"1056\"\u003eFlowers until first frosts\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1104\" data-start=\"1084\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1102\" data-start=\"1084\"\u003eFlower Colour:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"1156\" data-start=\"1105\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1156\" data-start=\"1105\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1156\" data-start=\"1107\"\u003ePinkish‑red tubes with lavender and white accents\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1179\" data-start=\"1158\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1177\" data-start=\"1158\"\u003eKey Attributes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"1394\" data-start=\"1180\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1201\" data-start=\"1180\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1201\" data-start=\"1182\"\u003eSuitable for Pots\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1215\" data-start=\"1202\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1215\" data-start=\"1204\"\u003eEvergreen\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1229\" data-start=\"1216\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1229\" data-start=\"1218\"\u003ePerennial\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1251\" data-start=\"1230\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1251\" data-start=\"1232\"\u003eDisease Resistant\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1270\" data-start=\"1252\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1270\" data-start=\"1254\"\u003eBee Attracting\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1295\" data-start=\"1271\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1295\" data-start=\"1273\"\u003eButterfly 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