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Orange Crush Desert Globemallow
Sphaeralcea ambigua 'Orange Crush'
Pronunciation: sfay-RAL-see-ah am-BIG-yew-ah
SKU #09775
LIGHT:
Full sun
WATER:
Once established, water occasionally.
SIZE:
Reaches 18 in. tall, 40 in. wide.
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| Description | An improved selection of a shrubby drought-tolerant perennial native to warm, dry regions of the U.S. and Mexico, selected for denser, more compact growth. Features showy coral-orange flowers in loose clusters and soft, fuzzy gray-green foliage. Has a long blooming period, from late December through June. Adored by hummingbirds. A great choice for waterwise beds and borders and containers. |
|---|---|
| Bloom Time | Winter through summer |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Special Features | Attracts Hummingbirds, Easy Care, Waterwise, Attracts Pollinators |
| Problems/Solutions | Coastal Exposure |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Flower Attributes | Flowers for Cutting, Long Bloom Season, Showy Flowers |
| Landscape Use | Border, Container |
| Flower Color | Orange |
| Foliage Color | Gray-green |
| Care Instructions | Thrives in average to lean, well-drained soil. Avoid excess winter moisture. Prune lightly after flowering. |
Details
| Description | An improved selection of a shrubby drought-tolerant perennial native to warm, dry regions of the U.S. and Mexico, selected for denser, more compact growth. Features showy coral-orange flowers in loose clusters and soft, fuzzy gray-green foliage. Has a long blooming period, from late December through June. Adored by hummingbirds. A great choice for waterwise beds and borders and containers. |
|---|---|
| Bloom Time | Winter through summer |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Special Features | Attracts Hummingbirds, Easy Care, Waterwise, Attracts Pollinators |
| Problems/Solutions | Coastal Exposure |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Flower Attributes | Flowers for Cutting, Long Bloom Season, Showy Flowers |
Style
| Landscape Use | Border, Container |
|---|---|
| Flower Color | Orange |
| Foliage Color | Gray-green |
Care
| Care Instructions | Thrives in average to lean, well-drained soil. Avoid excess winter moisture. Prune lightly after flowering. |
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100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr.
in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.
We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for nearly 100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr. in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.