Anisodontea hypomandarum

Also Known As

Anisodontea x hypomandarum
African Mallow
Cape Mallow

Plant type

shrub

size

H: 3'-6'
W: 2'-4'

planting zones

8b-11

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Anisodontea hypomandarum plant details

Anisodontea hypomandarum is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with green foliage. In fall, spring, summer and winter burgundy and pink flowers emerge. Attracts bees, beneficial insects and butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in summer. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and humidity tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Anisodontea hypomandarum

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: malvaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 2 FT - 4 FT - wide, 3 FT - 6 FT - tall
Flowers: burgundy and pink blooms in fall, spring, summer and winter
Uses: border plant, container plant, floriferous, tropical-looking

GROWING CONDITIONS for Anisodontea hypomandarum

USDA Zones: 8b - 11
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: occasional - low
Resistant to: deer, heat and humidity
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Anisodontea hypomandarum, a fast growing, free flowering 3 season bloomer for full sun to part shade. A profusion of nickle sized hibiscus like blooms . The vivid pink with cranberry center blossoms literally cover the plant. Great for containers. Hardy in zone 9 and higher.

By: Accents for Home and Garden

Our form of Cape Mallow is not the Proven winner Hybrid, but a free blooming strain we purchased years ago, perhaps from Allen Haskell. This old fashioned African Mallow iOS great in containers and garden beds, forming a little shrub which produces multitudes of 1" pink blossoms enhanced by cranberry-colored centers. Anisodontea blooms on new growth, so keep shearing back to promote new floral displays. It is a good subject for a floral topiary. Expect plants to grow 2-3', or more in a season, and can become a 4-6' shrub where it is winter hardy.