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Gossypium hybrida Flirtatious

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Botanical Name: Common Names:

Gossypium hybrida Flirtatious Gossypium,

Native: Foliage Type:

Yes Evergreen

Plant Type: Plant Habit:

Shrubs Shrub Like

Description:

Attractive hardy shrub with large deeply lobed green leaves and large pink flowers in spring. Prefers morning sun and afternoon shade. Protect from frost and strong winds. Grows approx. 2m H x 2m W.

Mature Height: Mature Width:

1-2m 1-2m

Position: Soil Type:

Full Sun, Semi Shade Any, Clay, Loam, Sandy, Well Drained

Landscape Use(s)

Borders / Shrubbery, Coastal Garden, Courtyard, Feature, Low Water Garden, Container / Pot, Native Garden

Pests & Diseases: Generally trouble free

Cultural Notes:

Plant Care

Low phosphorus slow release fertiliser, Mulch well

Family Name: Origin:

Malvaceae Australia

Characteristics

Foliage Colour: Green

Flower Colour: Pink

Flower Fragrant: No

Flowering Season: Spring

Fruit: Insignificant

Requirements Tolerances

Growth Rate: Moderate

Maintenance Level: Low

Water Usage: Low

Drought: Medium / Moderate

Frost: Tender

Wind: Low

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