Phymosia umbellata (Mexican Bush Mallow)

Phymosia umbellata (Mexican Bush Mallow) red flower close up with bees pollinating soft petals
Phymosia umbellata (Mexican Bush Mallow) with bees inside the round red petals against blue sky

Botanical names: Phymosia umbellata, Malva umbellata

Common names: Mexican Bush Mallow, Malva Aparasolada

Family: Malvaceae

Origin: Mexico

USDA Plant Hardiness Map

USDA Zone: 9-11?

USDA Plant Hardiness MapLarge shrub 5-10 ft tallSmall plant 2-5 ftSemi-shadeFull sunWatering: Moderate. Water when top soil feels dryRed, crimson, vinous flowersPink flowersPlant attracts butterflies, hummingbirdsSubtropical plant. Mature plant cold hardy at least to 30s F for a short time

Mexican Bush Mallow, Malva Aparasolada, Cranberry Cocktail.

Rare plant with awesome cranberry-colored flowers, native to Mexico. Three inch red mallow-like flowers on a spreading evergreen shrub or small tree to 15 feet with deeply lobed grayish green velvety leaves. Hummingbirds love it. Plant in good well-drained soil in sun or partial shade. Hardy outdoors in mild climates. Can take a light frost.

See VIDEO of the opening Aparasolada flower https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CTkxlSwky3Q

Similar plants: Phymosia umbellata (Mexican Bush Mallow)


Phymosia umbellata (Mexican Bush Mallow) red flower, close up view of petals and center.
Phymosia umbellata (Mexican Bush Mallow) with a vibrant red flower and textured green foliage.
Phymosia umbellata (Mexican Bush Mallow) with deep red flowers on a leafy green plant
Phymosia umbellata (Mexican Bush Mallow) shrub displaying multiple deep red flowers and numerous green leaves
Phymosia umbellata (Mexican Bush Mallow) red flower close up with a busy honey bee visiting
Phymosia umbellata (Mexican Bush Mallow) red flower with a honey bee gathering nectar from the center.
Phymosia umbellata (Mexican Bush Mallow) green leaves on woody branch, close up
Phymosia umbellata (Mexican Bush Mallow) green maple-like leaves growing from brown woody branches


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Phymosia umbellata - Cranberry Malva Aparasolada

5351 Phymosia umbellata - Cranberry Malva Aparasolada

Mexican Bush Mallow, Malva Aparasolada, Cranberry Cocktail Hibiscus.
Rare plant with awesome cranberry-colored flowers, native to Mexico. Three inch red mallow-like flowers on a spreading evergreen shrub or small tree to 15 feet with deeply lobed grayish green velvety leaves. Hummingbirds love it. Plant in good well-drained soil in sun or partial shade. Hardy outdoors in mild climates. Can take a light frost.
See VIDEO of the opening Aparasolada flower
See Planting Guide & Care Tips


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