Anisodontea hypomandarum

 

  Cape Mallow or Dwarf Pink Hibiscus

  Family: Malvaceae

  Origin: South Africa

Hardiness: USDA Zones 9 and 10
Growth: Rapid growth to 6 feet by 6 feet
Form: Loose and open mound
Leaves: Medium green, 1.5 inch lobed leaves
Flowers: One inch pink flowers with darker veins; blooms all year
Exposure: Full sun or bright shade
Water: Drought tolerant once established
Soil: Well drained
Fertilizer: NPK in spring
Prune: Usually sheared, but looks better with natural pruning
Problems: Aphids possible

This plant has become popular in the 90's. It's drought tolerant and it flowers abundantly all year. Available in 1 and 5 gallon containers and trained as standards as well. Can get thin and ratty looking if neglected.

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