Cuphea ignea 'Twinkle Pink'

Cuphea ignea ‘Twinkle Pink’ is a charming, long-blooming perennial or tender subshrub that delights with a profusion of dainty pink flowers from late spring until frost. Unlike the familiar cigar-shaped blooms of the species, this delightful selection produces masses of star-like, soft pink blossoms that seem to sparkle above the fine-textured foliage, creating a light and airy display throughout the growing season.

Forming a compact, bushy mound 12–18 inches tall and wide, ‘Twinkle Pink’ is perfect for containers, hanging baskets, borders, and cottage gardens. Its neat habit and continuous flowering make it an outstanding choice for adding months of gentle color to sunny garden spaces.

The nectar-rich flowers are highly attractive to hummingbirds, butterflies, and other beneficial pollinators, bringing constant activity to the garden. Regular blooming requires little maintenance beyond occasional watering and light feeding, while deadheading is generally unnecessary to keep the flowers coming.

Cuphea ignea ‘Twinkle Pink’ thrives in full sun and well-drained soil, tolerating heat and humidity with ease once established. In frost-free climates it may remain evergreen, while in colder regions it is often grown as a colorful annual or overwintered indoors.

With its delicate pink blooms, compact habit, and exceptionally long flowering season, Cuphea ignea ‘Twinkle Pink’ is a delightful addition to gardens large and small, providing continuous beauty and valuable nectar for pollinators from spring through autumn.