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    Malvaviscus 'Sweet Lips'

    Also Known As

    • Ladies' Eardrops
    • Scotchman's Purse
    • Sweet Lips Turk's Cap
    • Turk's Turban
    • Wild Fuchsia

    Plant type

    perennial

    size

    • H: 3'-5'
    • W: 4'-6'

    planting zones

    • 7a-11

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    Malvaviscus 'Sweet Lips' plant details

    Malvaviscus 'Sweet Lips' is a broadleaf semi-evergreen perennial with green foliage. In fall, spring and summer apricot and orange flowers emerge. Attracts bees, beneficial insects, butterflies and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with mostly 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 'Sweet Lips'

    Plant type: perennial
    Plant family: malvaceae
    Foliage: semi-evergreen green
    Mature size: 4 FT - 6 FT - wide, 3 FT - 5 FT - tall
    Flowers: apricot and orange blooms in fall, spring and summer
    Uses: container plant, easy-to-grow, long-blooming, tropical-looking

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Malvaviscus 'Sweet Lips'

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

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    The light coral pink flowers of this Turkscap are blushed a darker near red on the outside edges of the curling petals creating a sweet two toned bi-color effect. Sweet Lips Turk's Cap is another twist on this great plant developed by plantsman Greg Grant who also developed Big Momma and Pam Puryear's Pink Turk's Caps. Like the rest of the Turk's Caps this one is sure to attract hummingbirds and butterflies. A durable and reliable perennial that flowers from late spring to fall in full sun to partial shade

    By: Almost Eden

    Gardening facts about Malvaviscus 'Sweet Lips' plant

    How to Grow Malvaviscus 'Sweet Lips'

    • Sun Exposure

      • mostly sun - dappled shade

    • Water Needs

      • regular

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained

    • Special Situation

      • heat tolerant
      • humidity tolerant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • orange
      • apricot

    • Wildlife

      • beneficial insects
      • bees
      • butterflies
      • hummingbirds

    • Flower Season

      • fall
      • spring
      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • semi-evergreen

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