Cuphea White - hyssopifolia 'Aspen Snow' – Compact White Blooming Shrub for Borders & Pots

Cuphea hyssopifolia 'Aspen Snow' is a compact, evergreen shrub renowned for its dainty white flowers and fine, lush green foliage. Often referred to as Mexican False Heather, this charming plant is perfect for softening garden edges, filling pots, or creating mass plantings with a "snow-kissed" look.

Fast-growing and floriferous, 'Aspen Snow' produces an abundance of small, star-shaped white blooms throughout the warmer months, offering long-lasting visual appeal. Its neat, mounded habit and minimal maintenance needs make it ideal for low-maintenance landscapes, cottage gardens, or sunny patios.

Due to growth - Upgraded to 50mm x 126mm pots

• Form: Compact, low-growing evergreen shrub

• Habit: Dense, bushy, and finely branched with a naturally rounded to slightly spreading shape

• Size: Typically 30–50 cm high and 40–60 cm wide

• Foliage: Small, narrow, glossy green leaves held tightly along slender stems, giving a soft, fine-textured look

• Growth rate: Moderate; maintains its shape well without frequent pruning

• Flowering behaviour: Produces masses of small white flowers over a long period, often spring through autumn in warm climates

• Use in the garden: Excellent as a low hedge, border plant, mass planting, edging, or in pots and containers

✨ Key Features

• Botanical Name: Cuphea hyssopifolia 'Aspen Snow'

• Compact, mounding growth – great for borders or containers

• Abundant tiny white flowers bloom over many months

• Fine, glossy green foliage offers a soft-textured backdrop

• Attracts beneficial pollinators like bees and butterflies

• Heat-loving and thrives in well-drained soil and full sun

💡 Why You Should Buy

• Adds a soft, snowy aesthetic to gardens or patios

• Low-growing habit ideal for front-of-border or pathway edges

• Low-maintenance and drought-tolerant once established

• Provides seasonal colour and pollinator support

• Perfect choice for modern, tropical, or cottage-style gardens

❓ FAQs

Q: Is this plant suitable for small spaces or pots?
A: Yes! 'Aspen Snow' is compact and grows beautifully in containers or small garden beds.

Q: How tall does it grow?
A: Typically remains under 30 cm in height with a slightly wider spread.

Q: Is it frost-hardy?
A: It prefers warmer climates and should be protected from frost or brought under cover in cold conditions.

Q: How often does it flower?
A: 'Aspen Snow' blooms heavily from spring through autumn, with intermittent flowers year-round in warm climates.

Q: Does it require pruning?
A: Only light trimming is needed to maintain shape or encourage denser flowering.