Phymosia umbellata (Mexican Bush Mallow)
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 Zone Map
USDA Zone: 9-11
Plant form: Large bush
Mature height: 5-10 ft
Sun exposure: Full sun or bright light indoor; semi-shade
Cold tolerance: Tolerates light freezing to about 30°F for short periods (mature plants). Young plants must be protected.
Watering: Moderate
Flower color: Pink; red, crimson, vinous
Suitable for: Outdoors in the suitable USDA zone; small gardens, containers, and indoor growing
Wildlife: Attracts butterflies and hummingbirdsMexican 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
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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
Recommended Fertilizer: SUNSHINE Megaflor - Bloom Nutrition Booster
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
Recommended Fertilizer: SUNSHINE Megaflor - Bloom Nutrition Booster
Grown in
10"/3 gal pot
6 plants in stock
$49.95