Overview
Phymosia rosea is a bushy shrubs in the genus Phymosia, part of the Malvaceae family, with evergreen foliage. Phymosia rosea grows best in full sun and partial shade, and tolerates most soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H3. Suggested uses include city and courtyard gardens, cottage and informal garden, patio and container plants, sub-tropical, conservatory and greenhouse and flower borders and beds.
About
Phymosia rosea is a bushy, evergreen cultivar within the Malvaceae family. It thrives in full sun or partial shade, ideally in a sheltered, south- or west-facing position. This plant prefers fertile, well-drained soils, including chalk, loam, or sand, and can tolerate a range of pH levels from acid to alkaline. Hardy to UK zone H3, it is suitable for various garden settings such as city and courtyard gardens, patios, conservatories, and flower borders. Its season of interest spans spring and summer, and it can be propagated by seed or softwood cuttings taken in late spring or late summer.
About the genus
Phymosia is a genus of flowering plants in the family Malvaceae. It includes five species native to Mexico, Guatemala, El Salvador, Hispaniola, and the Bahamas.
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Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Phymosia
- Sunlight
- Full sun, Partial shade
- Soil type
- Chalk, Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H3
Plant details
Phymosia rosea size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Shrubs
- Habit
- Bushy
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Suggested uses
- City and courtyard gardens, Cottage and informal garden, Patio and container plants, Sub-tropical, Conservatory and greenhouse, Flower borders and beds
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Phymosia rosea
- Propagation
- Seed, Softwood cuttings in late spring or late summer
- Pest resistance
- Generally pest-free
- Disease resistance
- Generally disease-free
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Phymosia rosea?
Phymosia rosea prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Phymosia rosea need?
Phymosia rosea is adaptable and grows happily in most soil types, including chalk, loam and sand. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained to well-drained.
Is Phymosia rosea hardy in the UK?
Phymosia rosea has an RHS hardiness rating of H3, meaning it is half-hardy, tolerating -5 to 1°C, and may need winter protection in colder areas.
How do I propagate Phymosia rosea?
Seed, Softwood cuttings in late spring or late summer.