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Common Name: Red Turk's Cap, Sleeping Hibiscus, Wax Mallow
Scientific Name: Malvaviscus arboreus
Add a splash of tropical beauty to your garden with the Red Turk's Cap Starter Plant, also known as the Sleeping Hibiscus or Malvaviscus. This 5-7 inch well-rooted live plant produces unique, twisted red flowers that stay partially closed, resembling a turban. A versatile and fast-growing shrub, it thrives in full sun to partial shade, making it ideal for garden beds, containers, or tropical landscapes. Its bright blooms attract hummingbirds, butterflies, and pollinators year-round.
Starter Plant: Red Turk's Cap live plant (Malvaviscus arboreus), 5-7 inches tall.
Unique Red Flowers: Twisted blooms resemble a sleeping hibiscus or cap.
Pollinator-Friendly: Attracts hummingbirds, butterflies, and pollinators.
Low Maintenance: Thrives in sun or shade with minimal care requirements.
Versatile Planting: Ideal for garden beds, containers, or tropical landscapes.
Color: Red (flowers), Green (foliage)
Features: Unique Flowers, Pollinator-Friendly, Low Maintenance
Climate: Sub-tropical, Tropical
Common Name: Red Turk's Cap, Sleeping Hibiscus, Wax Mallow
Scientific Name: Malvaviscus arboreus
Indoor/Outdoor: Outdoor
Growth Habit: Upright, Bushy
Soil Type: Loam, Well-Drained
Season of Interest: Year-Round (in warm climates)
Plant Form: Starter Plant
Soil pH: Neutral to Slightly Acidic
Type: Tropical Flowering Plant, Perennial Shrub
Growth Stage: Starter Size
Watering: Medium
Genus: Malvaviscus
Number in Pack: 1 starter plant
Growth Rate: Medium to Fast
Sunlight: Full Sun, Partial Shade
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Red Turk's Cap Starter Plant, Malvaviscus arboreus Sleeping Hibiscus, 5-7" Tall Unique Red Flowers for Gardens, Containers & Tropical Spaces
$37.50