Anisodontea X hypomandarum

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African Mallow, Cape Mallow

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Information by: PlantMaster Photographer: Susan Frommer

Description

This shrub can reach 6' tall (or more, depending on conditions) and 4' wide. Foliage is evergreen, dark green and lobed. Pink flowers with streaks of magenta resembling cape mallow appear almost all year long and are 1.5" in diameter. This plant does best in full to part sun with loamy, well draining soil. It is drought tolerant once it's established but will appreciate occasional watering.

Plant Type

Shrub

Height Range

3-6'

Flower Color

Pink, Multi-Colored

Flower Season

Constant

Leaf Color

Dark Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full, Half

Water

Very Low, Extra in Summer

Growth Rate

Fast, Moderate

Soil Type

Loam

Soil Condition

Rich, Well-drained, Dry

Soil pH

Neutral, Basic

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Mediterranean, Ranch, Spanish, Wild Garden

Accenting Features

Fall Color, Showy Flowers

Seasonal Interest

Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall

Location Uses

Background, Shrub Border, Foundation, Patio, Park, Raised Planter, Swimming Pool, Walls / Fences

Special Uses

Container, Erosion Control, Filler, Hedge, Screen, Mass Planting

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Change spray sprinklers to low-flow bubbler or drip systems. Shrubs and trees are ideal candidates for this type of irrigation because the water is applied directly to the root zones.