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ornamentalFamily: MalvaceaeGenus: MelochiaSpecies: tomentosa
Cultivar
Teabush
Melochia tomentosa
Melochia tomentosa, commonly known as Teabush, is an attractive evergreen shrub native to tropical and subtropical regions. It features distinctively soft, grayish-green tomentose leaves and produces clusters of small, five-petaled, lavender-to-pink flowers that attract butterflies and other pollinators. This versatile plant thrives in warm climates and requires minimal maintenance once established, making it a reliable addition to sunny garden borders, rock gardens, or native landscapes.
Teabush is a hardy, drought-tolerant native shrub prized for its delicate, lavender-pink flowers and soft, woolly foliage. It is an excellent choice for xeriscapes and pollinator-friendly gardens.
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Plant Detail
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Repotting / Start Growing
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Plant Profile
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Key growing information first, with the complete reviewed cultivar profile available when you want it.
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Sun
Full sun to partial sun
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Water
Drought tolerant once established. Allow soil to dry out between waterings.
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Mature size
3-6 feet tall and wide
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Hardiness
9-11
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Growth habit
Upright, branching shrub
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Plant type
shrub
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Care, size, flowering, climate, soil, health, and additional reviewed data.
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Care, size, flowering, climate, soil, health, and additional reviewed data.
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Growing note
Thrives in warm, sunny locations and is highly tolerant of dry conditions. Ensure excellent drainage to prevent root issues, especially in humid climates.
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Climate note
Thrives in heat; requires protection from hard frosts and freezing temperatures.
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Flower / fruit
Blooms intermittently throughout the year in warm climates; flowers are small, bell-shaped, and lavender-pink.
Growing & Care
Everyday care, growth, feeding, and pruning guidance.
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Growing & Care
Everyday care, growth, feeding, and pruning guidance.
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Sun / light
Full sun to partial sun
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Growth rate
Moderate
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Fertilizer
Light application of a balanced, slow-release fertilizer in early spring if growth is sluggish.
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Pruning
Prune lightly after flowering to maintain a bushy shape and encourage dense growth.
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Care notes
Thrives in warm, sunny locations and is highly tolerant of dry conditions. Ensure excellent drainage to prevent root issues, especially in humid climates.
Size & Habit
How the plant grows and the space it needs at maturity.
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Size & Habit
How the plant grows and the space it needs at maturity.
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Mature size
3-6 feet tall and wide
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Growth habit
Upright, branching shrub
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Spacing
4-6 feet apart
Flower / Fruit
Flowering, fruiting, pollination, bloom, and harvest behavior.
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Flower / Fruit
Flowering, fruiting, pollination, bloom, and harvest behavior.
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Flowering / fruiting
Blooms intermittently throughout the year in warm climates; flowers are small, bell-shaped, and lavender-pink.
Climate & Hardiness
Cold, heat, chill, and regional growing considerations.
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Climate & Hardiness
Cold, heat, chill, and regional growing considerations.
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Hardiness zones
9-11
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Temperature
Thrives in heat; requires protection from hard frosts and freezing temperatures.
Soil & Water
Moisture, drainage, soil, and pH preferences.
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Soil & Water
Moisture, drainage, soil, and pH preferences.
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Watering
Drought tolerant once established. Allow soil to dry out between waterings.
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Soil
Well-draining, sandy or rocky soil is ideal; avoids heavy, water-logged clays.
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Soil pH
6.0-8.0
More Plant Data
19 additional reviewed fields from this Plant.id.
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19 additional reviewed fields from this Plant.id.
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Container Growing
Suitable for containers in warm climates; ensure high-quality potting mix and excellent drainage.
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Family
Malvaceae
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Foliage Look
Matte, soft-textured, grayish-green ovate leaves with distinct veining.
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Foliage Rules
Leaves are alternate, ovate to oblong, and covered in fine hairs, giving them a soft, grayish-green appearance.
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Fruit Flower Look
Small, dainty, five-petaled lavender-pink blossoms clustered along the branches.
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Fruit Flower Rules
Flowers are small, five-petaled, and pink to light purple; they appear in clusters. Fruit is a small, dry, five-valved capsule.
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Growth Habit Rules
Maintain the shrub's upright, branched structure; avoid descriptions of trailing or vining behavior.
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Mature Plant Look
A rounded, upright, mid-sized shrub covered in soft foliage and delicate, lavender-pink flower clusters.
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Mature Stage Morphology
Woody, multi-branched shrub with tomentose leaves and terminal or axillary clusters of pinkish-purple flowers.
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Morphology Rules
Verify the presence of fine hairs (tomentose) on all foliage; avoid glossy or smooth-leaved imagery.
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Plant Faqs
Is Teabush cold hardy? It is generally hardy in zones 9-11 and should be protected from freezing temperatures. How much sun does Teabush need? It performs best in full sun to partial sun. Does Teabush attract pollinators? Yes, its flowers are known to attract butterflies and bees.
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Root Look
Healthy white roots visible within a compact soil plug.
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Soil Look
Well-draining, slightly gritty or sandy potting medium.
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Starter Stage
Small, young plug with soft, slightly fuzzy, ovate leaves and a developing root system.
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Starter Stage Morphology
Soft grayish-green foliage with a fine, hairy texture; stems are relatively slender and flexible.
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Video Voiceover Script
Welcome to Agardeni, where inspiration for gardening helps us imagine how and where we will grow Teabush. This is Teabush, available as 18, 36, and 72 plant starter trays through the Agardeni Marketplace. Let Teabush become part of your aspirational plan, helping you imagine the future garden landscape you want to create. This shrub shines with soft, fuzzy foliage and delicate clusters of lavender-pink flowers that attract pollinators all season long. Establish your starter plug in a four-inch pot with quality, well-draining mix, then move it later to your permanent garden location. Find your inspiration with Agardeni. Explore real plants and real availability. Start. Plan. Grow.
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Youtube Tags
Melochia tomentosa Teabush Native Shrubs Pollinator Garden Drought Tolerant Xeriscape Flowering Shrub Agardeni Garden Inspiration Plant Care
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Youtube Video Summary
Discover the beauty of the Teabush, a drought-tolerant native shrub known for its soft foliage and persistent lavender-pink blooms. Ideal for pollinator gardens and xeriscapes, this plant brings reliable color to warm-climate landscapes.
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Youtube Video Title
Growing Teabush (Melochia tomentosa) - Native Shrub Guide
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