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    Malvaviscus arboreus var. drummondii 'Red Spreader'

    Also Known As

    • Malvaviscus mollis
    • Ladies' Eardrops
    • Red Spreader Turk's Cap
    • Scotchman's Purse
    • Turk's Turban
    • Wild Fuchsia

    Plant type

    perennial

    size

    • H: 3'-5'
    • W: 4'-6'

    planting zones

    • 7b-11

    Malvaviscus arboreus var. drummondii 'Red Spreader' plant details

    Malvaviscus arboreus var. drummondii 'Red Spreader' is a broadleaf evergreen or semi-evergreen perennial with green foliage. In fall and summer red flowers emerge. Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Does well in acidic and alkaline soil. A good option if you're seeking something seaside / salt tolerant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Malvaviscus arboreus var. drummondii 'Red Spreader'

    Plant type: perennial
    Plant family: malvaceae
    Foliage: evergreen or semi-evergreen green
    Mature size: 4 FT - 6 FT - wide, 3 FT - 5 FT - tall
    Flowers: red blooms in fall and summer

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Malvaviscus arboreus var. drummondii 'Red Spreader'

    USDA Zones: 7b - 11
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
    Resistant to: deer, seaside / salt
    Soil needs: acidic and alkaline

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    It's hard to beat Turk's Cap for sheer flower power! From summer to fall the brilliant red flowers just keep coming. Red Spreader is a lower growing and more spreading form of Turk's Cap that was selected by the great plantsman Greg Grant who also developed Pam Puryear's Pink, and Big Momma. Greg says that Red Spreader has a more noticeable lower and spreading habit when grown in full sun. Excellent for Hummingbirds and Butterflies, especially the Sulphurs. Turk's Cap is a Dawn Stover Nifty Fifty favorite herbaceous plant! Dawn is a Research Associate at Stephen F Austin in Nacogdoches, TX and currently maintains the Mast Arboretum plant collection. For more about Dawn, Greg, the wonderful arboretum, and Stephen F Austin's excellent horticultural program click here.

    By: Almost Eden

    Gardening facts about Malvaviscus arboreus var. drummondii 'Red Spreader' plant

    How to Grow Malvaviscus arboreus var. drummondii 'Red Spreader'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly shade

    • Soil Needs

      • acidic
      • alkaline

    • Special Situation

      • seaside / salt tolerant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • red

    • Wildlife

      • butterflies
      • hummingbirds
      • deer resistant

    • Flower Season

      • summer
      • fall

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen
      • semi-evergreen

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    Malaviscus arboreus var. drummondii

    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
    Photo of Malaviscus arboreus var. drummondii flower, foliage by Forest & Kim Starr
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    Malvaviscus arboreus

    aka 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

    Zones

    9a-12

    Size

    Height: 4'-5'

    Width: 4'-5'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • regular
    Photo of Malvaviscus arboreus flower by Almost Eden
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    Malvaviscus penduliflorus

    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
    Photo of Malvaviscus penduliflorus flower by Almost Eden
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    Malvaviscus penduliflorus [pink-flowered]

    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
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    Malvaviscus penduliflorus [white-flowered]

    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
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