Pink Shimmer Cuphea

Pink Shimmer is a compact, mounded cuphea with small fan-shaped pink and white flowers. Ball Seed identifies the selection as Cuphea ramosissima PAS1303307 and lists 10–16 inches tall by 12–18 inches wide, flowering from early spring through summer. It tolerates heat and can grow in partial sun or full sun. [Ball Seed](https://info.ballseed.com/PlantInfo/?phid=020506739007920). ## Flowers and Placement The flowers form a continuous display through the warm season and attract bees and butterflies. Use Pink Shimmer in mixed containers or along a low border, with enough space for its 12–18 inch spread. Brookgreen Gardens lists hardiness zones 9–11 and documents it as a warm-season annual in its garden trials; the existing catalog zones and dimensions are retained. ## Growing Conditions Plant in sun or partial sun and provide moderate moisture. Keep the soil evenly moist during hot weather, while allowing excess water to drain. Its naturally branching habit helps create a full mound without frequent pinching. ## Maintenance The breeder reports that deadheading is unnecessary. Remove damaged stems or lightly trim the plant to keep its outline tidy; in warm regions it may self-seed lightly, but Brookgreen reports that its seedlings were not aggressive.