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Turk's Cap

Malvaviscus drummondii 'Pam Puryear'
 (Perennial Turk's Cap)

Today I had hummingbirds feeding from my Turk's Cap.  I have four types of Turk's Cap in my yard this is the beautiful one that was a crossed between a Malvaviscus drummondii x Malvaviscus arboreus by Greg Grant .

I have Hamelia, Hamelia patens, in my yard planted by the previous owner.  In early spring  they are nothing but little 12" brown sticks coming out of a root mound.  In late spring, they send up new shoots that continue to grow until late August. The age of the shrub will determine the height of the branches.  Mine is over 21 years old so the height has gone up to 8 feet and the width has gone to 6 feet. They begin blooming in early Sept. just in time for the hummingbirds and butterflies.  I usually cut them back 12" from the ground after the first freeze about late Nov. to early Dec.



Here is a little visitor to the Hamelia bloom. 









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Unknown said…
I dream of capturing a photo of a hummingbird up close. Your love of gardening is wonderful and your flowers all look gorgeous.
November 5, 2011 at 5:28 AM
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