Sriracha™ Pink Cuphea

Sriracha Pink is a seed-grown Cuphea llavea selection with compact upright growth and pink-to-rose flowers. It is listed as an annual crop and makes a bright seasonal accent in sunny beds and containers. ## Flowering and size The exact [Syngenta product profile](https://www.syngentaflowers.com/ams/product/flower/70036329) confirms code 70036329, pink/rose color, full sun, pollinator-friendly flowers, and a 14 to 18 inch height with a 12 to 14 inch spread. It lists flowering from mid-spring through summer and describes the series as heat- and drought-tolerant. [University of Wisconsin Extension](https://hort.extension.wisc.edu/articles/bat-faced-cuphea-cuphea-llavea/) confirms Pink as a named Sriracha color with papery petals. ## Siting Choose a sunny location and well-drained soil. Its upright habit suits patio containers; provide drainage holes and water new plantings as they establish. ## Maintenance Remove damaged stems to maintain a neat shape. In frost-prone regions, grow it as a warm-season annual. During extended hot, dry periods, check container soil often and water as needed.