Anisodontea X hypomandarum
Cape Mallow
Description
Anisodontea hypomandarum is an evergreen shrub that grows to 4ft. tall and wide. Produces attractive dark-eyed pink to purplish blooms that are approximately an inch wide. The leaves are bright green and lobed.
Plant Type
Shrub
Height Range
3-6'
Width Range
3-6'
Flower Color
Pink, Purple
Flower Season
Spring, Summer, Constant
Leaf Color
Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Full, Half
Water
Low
Growth Rate
Fast
Soil Type
Sandy, Loam, Rocky
Soil Condition
Average, Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Neutral
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
English Cottage, Mediterranean, Ranch
Accenting Features
Showy Flowers
Seasonal Interest
n/a
Location Uses
Shrub Border
Special Uses
Container
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
Replace turf with groundcovers, trees, and shrubs.
If you have areas where no one uses the grass, patches that do not grow well, or a turf area too small to water without runoff, consider replacing the turf with water-efficient landscaping.