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Malvaviscus, Pink Mexican Turk's Cap, Pink Turk's Cap 'Paquito Pink'

Malvaviscusarboreus var. mexicanus

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Family
Malvaceae (mal-VAY-see-ee)
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Genus
Malvaviscus (mal-vuh-VIS-kus)
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Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Evergreen
Height
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)
Spacing

Unknown - Tell us

Hardiness
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Danger
N/A
Bloom Color
Pale Pink
Coral/Apricot
Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Mid Fall
Late Fall/Early Winter
Other Details
Category
Shrubs
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color

Unknown - Tell us

Where to Grow

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size

Unknown - Tell us

Other details

Unknown - Tell us

Soil pH requirements

Unknown - Tell us

Patent Information

Unknown - Tell us

Propagation Methods
By dividing the rootball
From semi-hardwood cuttings
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Seed Collecting
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Little Rock, Arkansas

Bradley, Florida

Bossier City, Louisiana

Mount Olive, North Carolina

Yukon, Oklahoma

Beaufort, South Carolina

Crawford, Texas

Fort Worth, Texas

Georgetown, Texas

Houston, Texas

Humble, Texas

Jacksonville, Texas

Mabank, Texas

San Antonio, Texas

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Don_70
Yukon, OK | April 2005 | neutral

My daughter has a red Turk's Cap in her front garden area. Morning sun afternoon shade. We live in the Oklahoma City area. I would like t...Read More

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