Dwarf Cigar Plant – Seeds

(Cuphea ignea)

Dwarf Cigar Plant is a compact, flowering annual known for its tubular, bright red flowers with a hint of purple at the tips, resembling tiny cigars. It attracts hummingbirds and butterflies, making it perfect for containers, borders, and pollinator-friendly gardens. Low-maintenance and long-flowering, it adds vibrant color to any garden space.

Why Grow Dwarf Cigar Plant?

• Tubular red flowers with purple tips

• Compact, long-flowering annual

• Attracts hummingbirds and butterflies

• Perfect for containers, borders, and pollinator gardens

Key Features

• Type: Annual

• Height: 25–40 cm

• Flowers: Summer to autumn

• Position: Full sun

• Soil: Well-drained, moderately fertile

Ideal For

• Containers, borders, and patio gardens

• Pollinator-friendly plantings

• Small garden spaces

• Low-maintenance vibrant displays

Sowing & Growing

• Sow indoors: February–April in seed trays

• Sow outdoors: April–May in prepared soil

• Germination: 10–14 days at 20–22°C

• Spacing: 20–25 cm apart

• Care: Moderate watering; remove spent flowers to encourage continuous blooms