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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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    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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