Phymosia umbellata (Mexican Bush Mallow)

Phymosia umbellata (Mexican Bush Mallow) red flower close up with bees pollinating soft petals

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 sunModerate waterRed, 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 deep red flowers on a leafy green plant
Phymosia umbellata (Mexican Bush Mallow) red flower close up with a busy honey bee visiting
Phymosia umbellata (Mexican Bush Mallow) green leaves on woody branch, close up


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