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Anisodontea X hypomandarum

Cape Mallow

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Information by:         Photographer: Susan Frommer

 

Description

This mini, hardy hibiscus is a small shrub 6'-7' high with a profusion of pale pink flowers.

 

Plant Type

Shrub

Height Range

1-3', 3-6'

Flower Color

Pink

Flower Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Intermittent

Leaf Color

Green, Grey Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full, Half

Water

Very Low, Low, Extra in Summer

Growth Rate

Fast

Soil Type

Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular

Soil Condition

Average, Rich, Poor, Well-drained, Dry

Soil pH

Neutral, Basic

Adverse Factors

Attracts Bees

Design Styles

Mediterranean, Ranch, Spanish, Tropical, Wild Garden

Accenting Features

Showy Flowers, Standard

Seasonal Interest

Spring, Summer, Fall

Location Uses

Shrub Border, Foundation, Parking Strip, Patio, Park, Raised Planter, Swimming Pool, Walkways, With Rocks

Special Uses

Container, Small Spaces

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Adjust sprinklers to avoid watering sidewalks and driveways.