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:
Dig-up patches of weeds and undesirable grasses from turf areas.
Use water to grow the turf you want, not the weeds you don't want! Once you have eliminated what you don't want, add sod or over-seed to repair the bare areas.