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Malvaviscus drummondii [San Juan, ARG.]

Plant type

shrub

size

  • H: 4'
  • W: 4'

planting zones

  • 7a-9b

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Malvaviscus drummondii [San Juan, ARG.] plant details

Malvaviscus drummondii [San Juan, ARG.] is a broadleaf semi-evergreen shrub with green foliage. In summer red flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular water. Does well in rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Malvaviscus drummondii [San Juan, ARG.]

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: malvaceae
Foliage: semi-evergreen green
Mature size: 4 FT wide, 4 FT tall
Flowers: red blooms in summer
Uses: container plant, long-blooming

GROWING CONDITIONS for Malvaviscus drummondii [San Juan, ARG.]

USDA Zones: 7a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: regular
Soil needs: rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Our Argentine collection of this hibiscus relative native to the Americas with blazing orange abutilon-like flowers in summer opening only to a tube shape with exerted personal parts. Hummingbird magnet and long flowering garden perennial, to 4 x 4 ft, able to withstand drought but much faster growing with heat and occasional summer water. Evergreen above zone 8b and a reliable perennial into the mid USDA zone 7 especially with a little mulch.

Gardening facts about Malvaviscus drummondii [San Juan, ARG.] plant

How to Grow Malvaviscus drummondii [San Juan, ARG.]

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly sun
  • Water Needs

    • regular
  • Soil Needs

    • well-drained
    • rich

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • red
  • Flower Season

    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • semi-evergreen
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