Cuphea red ignea, commonly known as the Cigar Flower, is a compact ornamental plant valued for its bright tubular red blooms that attract hummingbirds and pollinators. This Heirloom, Non-GMO variety produces bushy plants with continuous flowering throughout warm seasons. Suitable for containers, borders, and landscape edging, it grows well in full sun and warm climates. Its fine foliage and consistent blooming habit make it a reliable plant for home gardens and decorative planting areas.

Key Features

• Heirloom and Non-GMO seed variety

• Compact and bushy growth habit

• Bright red tubular flowers

• Long blooming season in warm conditions

• Suitable for containers, edging, and landscape beds

• Pollinator-friendly variety

• Tolerates warm and dry conditions once established

Specifications

• Botanical Name: Cuphea ignea

• Common Name: Cigar Flower

• Seed Type: Heirloom, Non-GMO

• Growth Habit: Compact perennial (grown as annual in cooler climates)

• Height: 30–45 cm

• Sunlight: Full sun to partial sun

• Soil Type: Well-draining, moderately fertile soil

• Watering: Moderate, avoid standing water

• Hardiness Zones: 9–11 (perennial), elsewhere annual

Planting Guide

• Sowing Time: Early spring after frost risk

• Soil Temperature: 20–24°C for germination

• Seed Depth: Lightly press into soil; do not bury deeply

• Germination Period: 14–21 days

• Watering: Keep soil evenly moist during germination

• Transplanting: Move seedlings outdoors when 8–10 cm tall

• Spacing: 20–30 cm apart

• Maintenance: Remove spent flowers to encourage continuous blooming