Genus: Cuphea

Thanks Xela I think to be on the safe side i might just lift them before the frost ,but I will try some cuttings as well

I bought a pink and a white one about a month ago.
They are Cuphea hyssopifolia 'commonly' known as Hawaiian Heather.
From my research it seems they are perennials but not hardy.
They need to be overwintered indoors
so I have sunk the pots into the garden and shall bring the pots indoors before the first frost threatens.
I shall be interested to see how the cuttings go, so keep us posted please ladies.
Your photo is great, Janette ..... reckon the days of my humble camera are numbered :-)

I will keep you updated on their progress Gardengnome

I guess it depends on where you are and the weather. I have three of these and they are perennials here. I've never propagated them so I can't help there. Good luck Janette, let us know how it comes out.

lol ill let you ladies try first and see what happens

I might go for the rooting powder first .

How?? I think I might try in water - that often works for me.

Thanks Spritz think I will take some cuttings just in case !

I bought one to fill a gap - I'm sure it's an annual, but worth trying cuttings!

I think its something like a Himalayin heather Jacque

What are they Ladys its very Pretty :)

I bought these a while back Eileen this one and a blue I thought they were shrubs I will be upset if they only last this season Is yours in a pot ?

i have one of these janette and it says on the label only lasts one season.
does yours say that? cos id like to try keep it going or maybe take cuttings from it

Odianao .. that Palmetto tree is gorgeous ... why is Florida lousy with them?

Hi Odianao .... you are so right ... we've only been here for 4 months and I am amazed at how you can just clip something and just stick it in the ground ... I'll let you know how the Mexican Heather does. :0) For the most part, everything we've planted has grown considerably and doing well .... glee!!!!!!! Off to check out what a Palmetto tree is .... LOL ...... I'm still learning.

That's the great thing about the tropics. All those wonderful houseplants we suffer to keep from freezing in the north, can just be put in the ground and left . South Carolina is sub tropical, and while the really tender plants must come in some, like your mexican heather, can be planted in the garden. The frost kills the foliage each year, but it grows back again. Much like a hydrangea. I am sure that in Florida, it doesn't have to start fresh each year and how big can they get without freezing? My sago palm does well here also. Palmetto trees are fantastic here. I know florida is lousy with them as well. ta ta