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Anisodontea X hypomandarum

African Mallow, Cape Mallow

Plant photo of: Anisodontea X hypomandarum
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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.

 

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

Water Saving Tip:

Group plants in your garden according to their water needs (hydrozone).