Turk's Cap
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Malvaviscus arboreus var. drummondii
Common Names include Turk's Cap, Drummond's Turk's Cap, Drummond Turk's Cap, Wax Mallow, Drummond's Wax Mallow, Drummond Wax Mallow, Red Mallow, Texas Mallow, Mexican Apple, Sleeping Hibiscus, Bleeding Hearts, Manzanita
This spreading shrub typically grows as wide as it does high, about 2-3' each way. It has been known to reach heights of up to 10' tall in frost free climates. Its bright red pendant flowers are similar to those of its hibiscus relatives, but never fully open. Instead, their petals beautifully overlap to form a loose tube with the staminal column protruding, said to resemble a Turkish turban, hence its most common name. These flowers are a nectar source for hummingbirds and butterflies. It produces marble-sized, sweet, edible fruit in the summer and fall that are a treat for humans, birds, and other wildlife.
Native to edges of woods, along streams, and on wooded limestone slopes and ledges in Texas, east to Florida and Cuba, north to Arkansas and South Carolina, and south into Mexico.
Turk's Cap thrives in part to dappled shade in moist soil. It can adapt and flourish in various conditions, including full sun and heavy soil, and even tolerates some drought once established. However, too much direct sunlight can make its leaves rough, smaller, and somewhat puckered.
Height: 2’-5’
Spread: 2’-5’
Bloom: May-November
Light: Full Sun-Dappled Shade
Water: Low-Medium
Zone: 7-10
Origin: Texas, Southeastern U.S., Mexico
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: 4.9 / 5 from 57 reviews.
The plants arrived in great shape and both bloomed within days of planting them. Will definitely get more.
Arrived safe and sound, plants were packed incredibly well and looking healthy!
My baby turk's cap bloomed today!
I am taking a chance planting during the hottest part of summer. Look at the new growth! I am excited to see this plant grow and bloom.
I’ve always loved Turks caps for their long bloom time and hardiness to south/central Texas! I bought out the rest of the 4inch Turks cap from you guys and plan on buying some pinks and whites to finish my garden area! When you have more in stock! Definitely going to look pretty with my crape myrtle grove area!
Turk’s Cap doing very well in my garden. Lantana also doing well.
Ordered 9 Turk’s Cap. They arrived in great condition, and the packaging (entirely cardboard) was well designed and effective. Dallas area.
After losing many of my plants during the summer of 2023, I decided to start planting native species, particularly focusing on native plants for North Texas. Malvaviscus Arboreus var Drummondii (Turk's Cap) is one of my favorites. It is a shrub but it dies back in the winter to emerge again in the spring. The bright red flowers are cheerful and attract pollinators. I couldn't wait until spring arrived and I could order the Turk's Cap from Native Gardeners. The plants arrived happy and healthy and are ready to thrive. In my picture there are two Turk's Cap shrubs; the one in the foreground is not in bloom, but the one in the background is blooming. Also in the picture is Black Prairie Clover, another North Texas Native.
Ordering off the website was extremely easy! Shipping was quick, only one day in transit. Packaging was secure; the Turk's Cap plants arrived in perfect condition. They are beautiful specimens! Also enclosed was a lovely, personalized note. A great experience! Thank you!!
Lots of brown leaves but have it in the ground with plenty of new soil and water. Hope it takes and look forward to the blooms.
They are thriving in the selected location. Dappled sun, shade most of the day until a blast of afternoon sun. I would buy again.
arrived in good condition
I’ve ordered multiple plants in multiple orders and keep coming back for more. Best plants and best shipping!
Arrived safely and are in the ground now. CANNOT wait to see them grow and bloom!
Absolutely love it. She already has blooms.
All the plants are the best mail-order plants I have ever received ❣️ Thank you
Great packaging and lovely plant. I set it out last evening and it rained. Expecting great results.
They arrived carefully packed and after planting them, they bloomed in days. Very nice.
My plant arrived very well packaged and in great condition. Can't wait for it to get a bit larger and start blooming!
So glad to find 4” pots of this. Wanted to plant under my large Live Oak, and small pots allowed me to do so without disturbing the root system. Excited to see how they’ll do, particularly starting next season!
Great customer service, very healthy plant
Arrived promptly, exquisitely packaged and in good shape, root ball still damp and stems intact. Transplanted well. Fair price. This nursery highly recommended.
The plants were delayed by a day and they were bone dry. I thought I had lost one but I am nursing back (hopefully). I think they will be very pretty in the end.
Very easy to plant and grow!
Packaged very well and arrived quickly. Plants look healthy even in this heat. Will definitely purchase from y'all again!
Bought three spindly little Turk's Cap plants and so far they're doing great in our mostly shaded side yard where other plants struggle. And one of the plants had a ripe fruit, which I broke apart and planted, so I now have three more bonus plants!
Beautiful plants and great packing! Fast shipping! Love
Arried quickly. Plants where healthy and seems to be doing great after planting.
While the soil in the containers could have been more compacted to keep the roots secure and moist, the plants arrived well packed and in great shape. I planted them directly and they are thriving. I will absolutely buy from Native Gardeners again!
Purchased 4 pink 1 gallon Turk’s cap and 4 smaller red Turks cap. They arrived well packed and in perfect shape ( very fresh & not wilted with no yellow leaves. I can highly recommend this seller. I plan to buy again when white Turks cap become available
The one gallon Turk's Cap arrived in perfect condition and is such a healthy specimen. I look forward to ordering from Native Gardeners again next season.
Arrived alive and healthy I just don’t love the plant as much as I thought I would.
Nice healthy plant, can’t wait to watch it grow and bloom!
Great experience. I was looking for Turks Cap and they had them. I bought 2 plants. Hope to see it bloom in the next month or so.
Arrived in great shape and already growing!
Healthy, vibrant plants packaged with amazing care.
It showed up in great shape
I had a great experience when I was buying plants. I’m a newbie for Texas native gardening and I had so many questions answered and received a lot of very helpful advice. I’ll be back for the next project!
looked a little move shocked when it arrived hopefully it perks up now that its in the ground
I was very impressed with the care taken to pack my product. No damage, very healthy. I had blooms within two days! I am looking forward to seeing the butterflies and hummingbirds in my back yard enjoy the Turks Cap. Thank you Native Gardeners!!!
