PHYMOSIA umbellata
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PHYMOSIA umbellata
Commonly known as Cranberry cocktail, Mexican bush mallow
(syn. Sphaeralcea umbellata). Evergreen shrub or small tree. Grey green leaves and red flowers
£22.50 each
Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
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Good to know
In mild climates can flower at any time of year -
Pests & Diseases
Root rot -
Place of origin
Mexico -
EvergreenVelvety, deeply lobed, almost palmate, alternate leaves
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Red
Cranberry red -
Cup-shaped
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BorderSuitable for a large shrub border
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Frost hardy (down to -5)
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SilverGrey-green
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Entire
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Lobed
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Height
5m (16ft) -
Spread
4m (13ft)
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Tall ShrubUpright to rounded tall shrub or small tree. Flower petals are shaped like inverted hearts
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Pruning group 1
Suitable for: Deciduous and evergreen trees, and some deciduous shrubs.
Pruning: Minimal pruning required. Prune wayward or crossing branches to maintain a healthy framework.
When: When dormant in the late winter/early spring. Some in the summer/autumn to prevent bleeding of sap.
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Half hardy - unheated greenhouse / mild winter
Hardy in coastal and relatively mild parts of the UK except in severe winters and a risk from sudden (early) frosts. May be hardy elsewhere with wall shelter or good micro-climate. Likely to be damaged or killed in cold winters. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -5°C (23°F) -
Autumn Seasonal Interest
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Summer Seasonal Interest
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Fertile moist well-drained soilWill not tolerate waterlogging
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Full sun
Shelter from strong winds -
Partial shade
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Mature Size5m (16ft)
4m (13ft)
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