Turks Cap Makes for a Beautiful Mass Under-Story Planting

Malvaviscus arboreus, commonly known as Turk’s cap, Turkscap, Turk's Turban, Wax Mallow, Ladies Teardrop, Scotchman's Purse, Bleeding hearts, or Mexican apple, is a member of the Malvaceae (Hibiscus) family.
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[@HappyHeartLuvs]

Thank you for the info on Red Turk's Cap and also for the video of full the grown plants. Much appreciated.

[@TheHowDoGardener]

You're welcome. Glad you found it helpful. Take care.

[@Truthseeker738]

I just planted this and can’t wait for a beautiful reward ! Thanks for the information !! Great video

[@TheHowDoGardener]

Thank you. Glad you liked the video. Enjoy your planting and take care!

[@01Lenda]

Our new home has both white and red growing! Super excited to get them replanted.

[@TheHowDoGardener]

Great! You'll be pleased with them. Their little flowers will really add some color to your landscape. Take care.

[@kimberlys1224]

Great info!! Thanks for your video.

[@TheHowDoGardener]

Thank you! Glad you enjoyed it. Happy gardening!

[@carlosenriquez2092]

Turks cap makes a beautiful hedge in apartments and condos. It allows for full cut back in the fall for wall repairs.

[@TheHowDoGardener]

I agree. Mine is just now starting it's new spring growth. Happy Gardening!

[@arronjasper]

Found this on a backroad and dug it from roots and planted it in the backyard let's hope it grows

[@TheHowDoGardener]

Turkscap is pretty tough. It will go dormant in the winter but should come back in the spring. Happy Gardening!

[@ninagall7500]

At the moment, I'm currently failing to manage an 8ft wide turk's cap. I'll probably just let it do it's own thing.

[@TheHowDoGardener]

That is one big Turk's Cap. Wow!

[@wj744]

How to propagate this plant

[@calmkate8]

Hi Rick they sure look like mini hibiscus ... wondering how you've managed to selected the titles of your sections on your home page? Thought I had your email but apparently not, thanks kate

[@TheHowDoGardener]

Hi Kate! Great to hear from you. The names of each section just seemed to be some natural categories that fit my content. I'll need to get into KZbin Studio and check my notes if you want to know how to put section titles into your home page. Send me an email.

[@calmkate8]

@@TheHowDoGardener thanks Rick, just sent you an email!

[@TheHowDoGardener]

Got your email and just replied.

[@TheHowDoGardener]

Got a Delivery Failure on the email I just sent. Looks like I'll need to adjust my email server settings tomorrow.

[@calmkate8]

@@TheHowDoGardener no email yet, can you send it again please?

[@jessicamacmurtrie3499]

Thanks for the video! How many separate plants is that? I just bought one but will it fill out or just stay one tallish plant?

[@TheHowDoGardener]

Glad you liked the video. Not sure how many plants I have, but I'd say mine cover about a 2 foot diameter circle each. But, they spread out kind of like fingers and overlap each other. Happy Gardening!

[@carlosenriquez2092]

Question have you ever taken turks cap from cuttings. Any advise or pointers.

[@TheHowDoGardener]

Turk's cap is propagated easily from softwood cuttings. These cuttings should be 4-6 inches long with leaves from the bottom halves removed and treated with rooting hormone. Large clumps of Turk's cap may easily be separated in early spring and transplanted to a new site. Be sure to water well.