| Botanical name | Malvaviscus arboreus |
|---|---|
| Plant Care |  Full Sun Full Sun – Prefers 6 or more hours of sun per day.  Semi Frost Hardy Semi Frost Hardy – Is Able to Survive Moderately Low Temperatures.  Moderate Watering Moderate Watering – Requires Regular Watering.  Pruning Required Pruning Required – Needs to be Pruned.  Non Indigenous Non Indigenous – Exotic to South Africa. |
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| Flowers | January February March April October November December This plant bears masses of bright red, dart-like flowers from summer and into autumn. |
| Common name(s) | Firedart bush, sleepy mallow |
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| Growth rate | Fast |
Malvaviscus arboreus (Firedart bush, sleepy mallow)
- Botanical name: Malvaviscus arboreus
- Common name(s): Firedart bush, sleepy mallow
- Categories: Shrubs and Perennials
Plant description:
A member of the hibiscus family, this quickgrowing, spreading, rounded shrub bears masses of bright red, dart-like flowers from summer and into autumn.
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Botanical Pronunciation: mal-vah-VIS-kus ar-BOR-ee-us
Malvaviscus arboreus requirements and features
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Moderate Maintenance
Requires moderate maintenance.
January February March April October November December
This plant bears masses of bright red, dart-like flowers from summer and into autumn.
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