Turk's Cap 'Pink'
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Malvaviscus arboreus var. Drummondii ‘Pink’
This cultivar is also know as 'Pam Puryear'
This is a description of a shrub that spreads out to be as wide as it is tall, reaching 2-3 feet and sometimes up to 9 feet. It has soft pink flowers that hang down like hibiscus flowers but never fully open. Instead, their petals overlap to create a loose tube, with the stamen column sticking out. This gives the flower a resemblance to a Turkish turban, which is why it is called Turk's Cap. It's an excellent choice for planting in shady areas.
The variety of this plant is named after Thomas Drummond, a naturalist from Scotland who was born around 1790. He came to America 1830 to collect specimens from the western and southern United States. He spent over 21 months collecting plants and bird specimens in Texas, focusing mainly on the Brazos, Colorado, and Guadalupe rivers. He composed over 750 plant species and 150 bird specimens, distributed to museums and scientific institutions worldwide. He had hoped to complete a botanical survey of Texas but died in Havana, Cuba, in 1835 while collecting specimens on the island.
Turk's Cap is drought tolerant and thrives in partially shaded areas. It can also adapt to different environments, including full sun and heavy soil. However, excessive sun exposure may cause the leaves to be rougher, minor, darker, and puckered.
Nectar Source Plant: Cloudless Giant Sulfur (Phoebis sennae), Zebra Swallowtail ( Eurytides marcellus)
Height: 2’-5'
Spread: 2’-5'
Bloom: May-November
Light: Full Sun, Partial Sun, Shade
Water: Medium
Zone: 7, 8, 9, 10
Origin: Texas
Deer Resistant: Yes
Winter Shipping: We will continue to ship throughout winter. If you prefer, we are happy to hold your order until spring; please include that request in your shipping notes.
When you order plants from our nursery, you can expect them to arrive in the best possible condition. Our team carefully packs each order using sturdy, biodegradable packaging materials.
Your plants' appearance may vary depending on the season and their current growth stage. We may cut back the leafy growth of some plants to prepare them for shipment and transplanting.
5 Gallon and Up: Any plant purchased to ship over 5 Gallons will be shipped bare root. This means we will remove the plant from its original pot, remove the soil surrounding the roots, and wrap the roots with a biodegradable plastic bag. This reduces weight and the likelihood of damage during shipping.
Once your plants arrive, it is essential to plant them as soon as possible. This will help them rebound and thrive. If you cannot plant immediately, water regularly and keep the roots off heat-conducting surfaces.
Newly transplanted plants often require more water until their roots are well established. Plan to water them 1-3 times weekly for the first few months.
