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Malvaviscus arboreus
Also Known As
- Malvaviscus candida
- Malvaviscus drummondii
- Malvaviscus mollis
- Ladies' Eardrops
- Red Turk's Cap
- Scotchman's Purse
- Turk's Cap
- Turk's Turban
- Wild Fuchsia
Plant type
tree, shrub
size
- H: 4'-5'
- W: 4'-5'
planting zones
- 9a-12
Malvaviscus arboreus plant details
Malvaviscus arboreus is a broadleaf evergreen or semi-evergreen shrub or tree with green foliage. In fall, spring and summer orange and red flowers emerge. Attracts bees, beneficial insects, butterflies and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and regular water. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in acidic, alkaline, average, gritty and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant, humidity tolerant and seaside / salt tolerant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Malvaviscus arboreus
- Plant type: shrub or tree
- Plant family: malvaceae
- Foliage: evergreen or semi-evergreen green
- Mature size: 4 FT - 5 FT - wide, 4 FT - 5 FT - tall
- Flowers: orange and red blooms in fall, spring and summer
- Uses: border plant, container plant, cottage garden, cutting garden, floriferous, houseplant, long-blooming, rock garden, tropical-looking
GROWING CONDITIONS for Malvaviscus arboreus
- USDA Zones: 9a - 12
- Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
- Watering frequency: regular
- Resistant to: deer, heat, humidity and seaside / salt
- Soil needs: acidic, alkaline, average, gritty and well-drained
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Gardening facts about Malvaviscus arboreus plant
How to Grow Malvaviscus arboreus
Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly shade
Water Needs
- regular
Soil Needs
- acidic
- alkaline
- adaptable
- average
- well-drained
- gritty
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
- humidity tolerant
- seaside / salt tolerant
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- red
- orange
Wildlife
- beneficial insects
- bees
- butterflies
- hummingbirds
- deer resistant
Flower Season
- spring
- fall
- summer
Foliage Season
- evergreen
- semi-evergreen
See other plant types of Malvaviscus for your garden
aka Malvaviscus arboreus, Ladies' Eardrops, Lipstick Hibiscus, Scotchman's Purse, Turk's Cap, Turk's Turban, Turkcap, Wax Mallow, Wild Fuchsia
Plant Type
Shrub, Perennial
Zones
7b-11
Size
Height: 12'-16'
Width: 8'-12'
- sun - dappled shade
- regular - drought tolerant
aka Malvaviscus arboreus var mexicanus, Malvaviscus arboreus var penduliflorus, Giant Red Turks Cap, Mexican Turks Cap, Sleepy Hibiscus, Sleepy Mallow
Plant Type
Shrub, Perennial
Zones
9a-11
Size
Height: 5'-8'
Width: 4'-6'
- sun - mostly shade
- even moisture - regular
aka Malvaviscus arboreus var. mexicanus rosea, Malvaviscus arboreus var. penduliflorus 'Rosea', Giant Pink Turks Cap, Mexican Turks Cap, Sleepy Hibiscus, Sleepy Mallow
Plant Type
Perennial
Zones
9a-11
Size
Height: 5'-8'
Width: 4'-6'
- sun - mostly shade
- regular
![Photo of Malvaviscus penduliflorus [pink-flowered] flower, foliage by Almost Eden](https://d3bbsv6h7qkr8y.cloudfront.net/44/f1/44f18f6c098a67913ae3e67bc38ceda7.webp)
aka Malvaviscus arboreus var. penduliflorus alba, Malvaviscus penduliflorus 'Alba', Giant White Turk's Cap, Mazapan, Mexican Turks Cap, Sleepy Hibiscus, Sleepy Mallow
Plant Type
Perennial
Zones
9a-11
Size
Height: 5'-12'
Width: 4'-6'
- sun - mostly shade
- even moisture - regular
![Photo of Malvaviscus penduliflorus [white-flowered] flower, foliage by Almost Eden](https://d3bbsv6h7qkr8y.cloudfront.net/e2/8b/e28bb3483203190436f8d62b67523f65.webp)
aka Malvaviscus x 'Missy Puryear', Missy Puryear's Pink Turks Cap
Plant Type
Shrub
Zones
7b-11
Size
Height: 3'-4'
Width: 3'-5'
- sun - dappled shade
- regular - occasional
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