Species cupflower

cupflower

Nierembergia scoparia 'Mont Blanc'

Cupflower is a compact, bushy, evergreen perennial plant, with spreading branches of small, bright white flowers that bloom in late summer and early fall. The clusters of single, saucer-shaped flowers have a purple-tinged eye at the center and look especially attractive against the deep green foliage of the plant. Its' dark green leaves are slightly hairy, small, narrow and pointed. The variety 'Mont Blanc' adds color to shady spots and makes for a great border plant or groundcover. This hardy species grows best in moist, well-drained soil and moderate sun exposure. Enjoy its light-hearted beauty in gardens or flower beds, as a potted plant, or in other applications!

Cycle:

Herbaceous Perennial

Watering:

Average

Propagation:

Cutting,Division,Seed Propagation,Layering Propagation

Hardiness Zone:

7 - 10

Flowers:

White Flowers

Sun:

Full sun,part shade

Leaf:

Yes

Leaf Color:

green

Growth Rate:

Low

Maintenance:

Moderate

Drought Tolerant:

Yes

Salt Tolerant:

Yes

watering

Cupflower (Nierembergia scoparia 'Mont Blanc) should be watered lightly and frequently, usually every 1-2 days. The soil should be moist but not soggy. In summer, it may require more frequent watering depending on the climate. In the winter, watering should be reduced or paused for a few weeks if temperatures drop below freezing. It is important to adjust the frequency of watering depending on the weather and humidity. In areas with direct sunlight and high temperatures, cupflower should be watered more frequently. In cooler areas with partial sun, the plant may require less water.

sunlight

Cupflower (Nierembergia scoparia 'Mont Blanc') plants thrive best when they receive plenty of direct sunlight. For optimal growth, they should be placed in an area that gets at least 8 hours of full sun exposure each day during the growing season. To avoid sunburn, it is best to give them some light afternoon shade (no more than 4 hours at a time). In areas with intense summer heat, partial shade throughout the day is recommended, otherwise the foliage and flowers of the cupflower can become scorched.

pruning

Cupflower (Nierembergia scoparia 'Mont Blanc') is a hardy, low-growing perennial plant with bright white blooms that appear in late spring and early summer. Pruning of Cupflower is relatively simple and can be done throughout the growing season. Pruning should be done around midsummer, when the plant has reached its mature size. If not pruned at this time, cupflower will become woody and suffer from reduced success in blooming. When pruning the cupflower, remove only dead or diseased foliage, or limbs that are crossing each other. Cut the affected parts of the plant back to the first healthy pair of leaves. This will promote healthy overall growth and the plant should respond by sending out new growth. Keep pruning of new growth applications to a minimum, as this can cause the plant to suffer from a loss of blooms.

Season

Fall
Winter
Spring
Summer
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Starts Flowering

Nierembergia scoparia 'Mont Blanc' typically starts flowering in late spring, usually in May or June.

Starts Flowering

Nierembergia scoparia 'Mont Blanc' typically starts flowering in late spring, usually in May or June.

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