Anisodontea X hypomandarum
Cape Mallow
Description
This mini, hardy hybiscus 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:
As the weather gets hotter avoid the temptation to increase run times.
Instead, schedule more start times with one to two hours in between to allow the water from the previous session to soak in before watering again.