2 Turk's Cap Plants – Rooted Starter Sleeping Hibiscus with Red Flowers

Turk's Cap (Malvaviscus arboreus) is a tropical shrub known for its unique red flowers that never fully open, resembling a folded turban or sleeping hibiscus. The bright red blooms appear from summer through fall and are attractive to hummingbirds and butterflies. This versatile plant works well as a flowering shrub, in mixed borders, or as a container specimen in cooler climates.

These rooted starter plants are ready to establish in your garden. With proper care, they grow into bushy plants with lush green foliage and abundant blooms. Turk's Cap is relatively low-maintenance and can tolerate a range of conditions once established.

Plant Features

• Unique red flowers that stay partially closed, resembling a sleeping hibiscus
• Attracts hummingbirds and butterflies
• Bushy growth habit with glossy green leaves
• Long bloom season from summer to fall
• Can be grown as a perennial shrub in warm climates or as an annual in cooler zones

Growing Information

• Botanical Name: Malvaviscus arboreus
• Plant Type: Perennial shrub (evergreen in tropical climates)
• Sunlight: Full sun to partial shade
• Soil: Well-drained, moist soil
• Water Requirements: Moderate; water regularly until established
• Growth Habit: Upright, bushy
• USDA Hardiness Zones: 8-11
• Bloom Season: Summer to fall
• Mature Height: 3-6 feet
• Spacing: 24-36 inches apart

Planting & Care

Transplant your rooted starter plants into a sunny to partially shaded location with well-drained soil. Dig a hole slightly larger than the root ball, place the plant at the same depth it was growing in the pot, and backfill with soil. Water thoroughly after planting and keep the soil consistently moist during the first growing season to help roots establish. Mulching around the base helps retain moisture and suppress weeds.

Once established, Turk's Cap is fairly drought-tolerant but benefits from regular watering during dry spells. Prune lightly in late winter or early spring to encourage bushy growth and remove any dead or damaged stems. In cooler zones (below zone 8), grow in containers and overwinter indoors or treat as an annual.

What's Included

2 rooted starter plants of Turk's Cap (Sleeping Hibiscus) with red flowers.