Overview
Gossypium is a plant with a shrub habit in the genus Gossypium, part of the Malvaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Gossypium grows best in full sun, and tolerates loam soils and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H4. Suggested uses include ornamental.
About
Gossypium (cotton) is a deciduous shrub belonging to the Malvaceae family. It thrives best in full sun with a south-facing, sheltered aspect, growing well in fertile, well-drained loam soil with a neutral pH. Hardy to UK zone H4, this ornamental plant is best propagated by seed and offers interest during the spring and summer seasons.
Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Gossypium
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil type
- Loam
- Soil pH
- Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H4
Plant details
Gossypium size, habit and characteristics
- Habit
- Shrub
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Suggested uses
- Ornamental
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Gossypium
- Propagation
- Seed
- Pest resistance
- Susceptible to aphids
- Disease resistance
- Susceptible to verticillium wilt
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Gossypium?
Gossypium prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Gossypium need?
Gossypium grows best in loam soil. It prefers neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays well-drained.
Is Gossypium hardy in the UK?
Gossypium has an RHS hardiness rating of H4, meaning it is hardy through an average UK winter, tolerating -10 to -5°C.
How do I propagate Gossypium?
Seed.
More in the Gossypium genus
- Gossypium arboreumCeylon cotton
- Gossypium barbadenseSea Island cotton
- Gossypium herbaceumLevant cotton
- Gossypium thurberiArizona wild cotton
- Gossypium tomentosum
