Sphaeralcea ambigua ‘Coral’(Coral Desert Globemallow)
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Coral Desert Globemallow
Characteristics
Height: 3 - 5 ft
Width: 2 – 4 ft
Hardiness: Very hardy
Natural Setting: Cultivar of Sphaeralcea ambigua
Plant Type: Perennial
Dormancy: Evergreen
Form: Rounded, Upright
Growth Rate: Fast
Flower Season: Spring/Winter
Soil: Adaptable but prefers fast draining
Sun Exposure: Full sun
Water Requirements: Low once established
Cold Tolerance: 15° F
Overview
A beautiful perennial with long-blooming vibrant red flowers.
Anecdotal Experiences
Has more elongated nodes than the straight species, a bit more leggy
Very popular with the bees
Definitely recommend cutting it back pretty far because it’s very leggy when it loses its leaves.
More of a vining shrub habit when interplanted, it like to “lean on its buddy”
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An evergreen, medium sized shrub with soft grey leaves and nearly ever-present blooms. Native to the desert but also does great on the coast.