Mexican 'Bush Mallow'
Add stunning colour and exotic flair to your garden with Mexican 'Bush Mallow'. This beautiful shrub boasts clusters of delicate pink to red flowers that bloom from late spring to summer, attracting bees and butterflies. With its lush foliage and upright growth, it thrives in full sun but benefits from some shelter, making it ideal for a variety of climates. Reaching up to 3m in height and spread, it's perfect for adding height and vibrancy to garden beds, borders, or containers. Bring a tropical feel to your space with this eye-catching, easy-to-grow beauty.
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Mexican 'Bush Mallow'
A striking addition to any garden, Mexican 'Bush Mallow' dazzles with its clusters of delicate, star-like flowers in soft pink to red shades. Native to South America, this tropical beauty brings a splash of colour and exotic charm, making it an ideal choice for a variety of garden styles, from tropical inspired to cottage gardens.
Flowering profusely from late spring to summer, the blooms attract bees, butterflies, and other pollinators, creating a lively, buzzing scene in your garden. With its upright form and lush, deep green foliage, Mexican 'Bush Mallow' is perfect for adding height and a burst of vibrant colour to garden beds, borders, or large containers.
Though it thrives in full overhead sun, Mexican 'Bush Mallow' benefits from being planted in a partly sheltered position, where it can enjoy some protection from the harsh midday rays. This versatile plant will flourish in full sun to partial shade, making it a great fit for temperate and subtropical climates.
Its robust growth reaches up to 3m in both height and spread, providing a bold presence in your garden. Whether you're looking to fill a sunny corner or create a tropical garden retreat, Mexican 'Bush Mallow' will reward you with months of stunning blooms and attract a wealth of pollinators to your space.
Easy to grow and thrives in full sun but benefits from being planted in a partly sheltered spot to protect it from harsh afternoon sun and strong winds. It prefers slightly acidic to neutral, well-draining soil, and adding organic matter can improve soil quality. Water regularly, especially during dry periods, but ensure the soil drains well to prevent root rot. Once established, it can handle short droughts.
Apply a slow-release fertilizer in early spring to encourage healthy growth and flowering. Prune lightly in spring to shape the plant and remove any dead growth, promoting bushier growth and more blooms. Though hardy, it benefits from being sheltered in colder climates or during extreme heat, and mulching around the base helps retain moisture and protect the roots. Mexican 'Bush Mallow' is generally pest-resistant and low-maintenance, making it a perfect choice for a vibrant garden that attracts pollinators.