Turk's Cap 'Big Momma'
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Malvaviscus arboreus var. drummondii x penduflorus 'Big Momma'
Meet Big Momma, the result of a cross between Malvaviscus drummondii (Turk’s cap with upward facing 2” long flowers and winter hardiness to USDA Zone 7) and Malvaviscus penduliflorus (giant Turk’s cap with drooping 3” long flowers and winter hardiness to USDA Zone 9). This hybrid combines the excellent winter hardiness of the former with the larger flowers of the latter. Malvaviscus is a charming genus of shrubby herbaceous hibiscus relatives.
Big Momma usually grows quickly to 4-6 feet tall (tallest growth occurs in warmer climates). The vibrant flowers typically bloom in abundance from mid-summer all the way to the first frost. These blooms are a treat for the eyes and attract hummingbirds, butterflies, and bees. After flowering, the plant produces edible, marble-sized red fruits. Plants will die back to the ground in freezing temperatures to reappear in spring. In frost-free climates, plants are evergreen and can bloom year round.
Thrives in moderately fertile, well-drained soil in full sun to part shade. This cultivar is generally fuller and more floriferous in full sun, but can still do quite well in dappled shade, especially in hotter climates. Prefers moist soils, but has some drought tolerance once established.
Height: 4'-6'
Spread: 4'-6'
Bloom: July-December
Light: Full Sun-Dappled Shade
Water: Medium
Zone: 7-10
Origin: Cultivar (Texas, Southern U.S., Mexico, Central America)
Spring Shipping:
Orders are shipped within 10-15 business days. We will email you if there are expected delays.
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.
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Customer Reviews
Overall rating: 5.0 / 5 from 11 reviews.
Plant was packaged very carefully as evidence that there was no damage to the plant baby. Thank you very much.
I purchased two Big Momma turk's cap plants to place at our back steps. Our house is old pier and beam and sits high up. It is a big area to fill and I hope Big Momma is up to the task. Turks Cap in general, is one of the best plants I can grow in Huntsville, Texas. We have just come out of an extended drought and I have not watered. All of my plants are still blooming. The migrating hummingbirds are drawn to them. They are a great, low-maintenance plant that provides a season of bloom and pollinator activity.
I bought these in summer 2025. They were picked up at the nursery and planted in ground a few days later. The plants started small but were healthy and transplanted fine. Since then they have done very well. It's been trimmed all the back in the winter months to remove old branches but came back very strong with big flower blooms. With weekly watering, even the harsh 50+ days of 100 degree weather were not a problem for this plant.
Very nice flower! It came home healthy from delivery and has already bloomed a couple days after planting. Will be hoping it does well!
Everything was packed wonderfully to protect the plants and they were in great shape! Highly recommend!!
Plant was healthy when we received it. Planted in a pot and waiting for blooms.
The Turks Cap “Big Mama’s” plants look really good.. The staff at Native Gardners are very knowledgeable and helpful. The 3 gallon plants are healthy. I can’t wait for them to get fully rooted and in full bloom.
Perfect plants shipped well with great detail. Doing great
Healthy looking plants that seem to be doing well.
These plants arrived quickly and are large with well developed root systems and ready to plant out. I was pleasantly surprised by the size and health of each plant. Great price as well!
I am over the moon with the "big mama" turk's cap. It's small now, but inam sure it will thrive come spring. Thank you for packing all my plants so well! A lot of love and care went into this plant and it's packaging. You guys rock!
