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Starlight Cigar Plant

1 Gallon
$15.00
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Starlight Cigar Plant

Cuphea ‘Starlight’

A hummingbird magnet with a constant show of sparkling pink star-shaped flowers.

$15.00
Container sizeSize guide 1 Gallon

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Description

Starlight Cigar Plant is a non-stop bloomer that adds a dazzling spark of color and whimsy to the summer garden. Its masses of small, tubular, bright pink flowers are tipped with star-shaped, ruffled petals, resembling tiny, exploding fireworks. Blooming profusely from spring until frost, this heat-loving, mounding shrublet attracts hummingbirds and butterflies with ease. Its dense, compact habit and exceptional tolerance to sun and drought make it a top performer for borders, containers, and pollinator gardens.

Profusion of Pink Starry Flowers: Blooms continuously with masses of small, bright pink tubular flowers, each adorned with a distinctive ruffled, star-shaped tip.
Non-Stop Bloomer for Pollinators: A magnet for hummingbirds and butterflies from late spring until the first frost, providing a long season of nectar.
Compact, Heat-Loving Mound: Forms a neat, well-branched, evergreen mound that thrives in the hottest summer sun and is highly drought-tolerant once established.
Incredibly Low-Maintenance: Requires no deadheading, is deer-resistant, and only needs occasional trimming to maintain its shape.
Versatile for Sun-Drenched Spots: Perfect for sunny borders, rock gardens, mixed containers, or as a cheerful, colorful ground cover.

Quick Facts

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  • Mature height: 2-3 ft
  • Mature spread: 2-3 ft
  • Light: Full sun to partial shade

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  • Features:Foliage: Lance-shaped, medium green leaves with opposite arrangement,Flowers: Tubular bright pink blooms with frilly star-shaped tips,Bloom Time: Long flowering season (spring through frost),Growth Habit: Compact, well-branched perennial shrub
  • Growth Rate: Fast
  • Key Advantages:Continuous vibrant blooms,Exceptional heat tolerance,Drought resistant once established,Deer resistant,Low maintenance
  • Landscape Uses:Mixed flower borders,Container gardens,Cutting gardens,Pollinator gardens,Cottage-style plantings

Faqs

Q: Is it a perennial or an annual?
A: It is a tender perennial (USDA zones 8-11). In colder climates, it is often grown as a stunning annual that blooms all season until killed by frost, or it can be overwintered indoors in a sunny spot.

Q: How do I keep it looking full and bushy?
A: Pinch back the tips of young plants to encourage branching. For mature plants, a light shearing or trim in mid-summer can help rejuvenate the plant and promote even more blooms.

📍 Primary Delivery Area · San Francisco Bay Area

Local delivery across the Bay Area — and beyond.

San Francisco Bay Area is our primary local delivery market. Victory Nursery also serves additional California markets and selected extended delivery areas by arrangement.

Regular local delivery: San Francisco, Peninsula, South Bay, East Bay, Marin, Tracy / Mountain House and surrounding service areas.

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