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    • Photo of Malvaviscus 'Red Hot' by Almost Eden

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    Malvaviscus 'Red Hot'

    Also Known As

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

    Plant type

    shrub

    size

    • H: 3'-5'
    • W: 4'-6'

    planting zones

    • 7b-11

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    Malvaviscus 'Red Hot' plant details

    Malvaviscus 'Red Hot' is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with green foliage. In fall, spring and summer red flowers emerge. Attracts bees, beneficial insects and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - dappled shade and regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and humidity tolerant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Malvaviscus 'Red Hot'

    Plant type: shrub
    Plant family: malvaceae
    Foliage: evergreen green
    Mature size: 4 FT - 6 FT - wide, 3 FT - 5 FT - tall
    Flowers: red blooms in fall, spring and summer
    Uses: container plant, floriferous, houseplant

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Malvaviscus 'Red Hot'

    USDA Zones: 7b - 11
    Sun exposure: sun - dappled shade
    Watering frequency: regular
    Resistant to: heat and humidity
    Soil needs: average and well-drained

    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 Hot, a.k.a. Red Spreader, is a lower growing and more spreading form of Turk's Cap with slightly larger red flowers that was selected by plantsman Greg Grant who also developed Pam Puryear's Pink, and Big Momma. Greg says that Red Hot has a more noticeable lower and spreading habit when grown in full sun. Excellent for Hummingbirds and Butterflies, especially the Sulphurs.

    By: Almost Eden

    Gardening facts about Malvaviscus 'Red Hot' plant

    How to Grow Malvaviscus 'Red Hot'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - dappled shade

    • Water Needs

      • regular

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained

    • Special Situation

      • heat tolerant
      • humidity tolerant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • red

    • Wildlife

      • beneficial insects
      • bees
      • hummingbirds

    • Flower Season

      • spring
      • summer
      • fall

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

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