African Mallow #6
by J McCombie
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African Mallow #6
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J McCombie
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Anisodontea capensis, pronounced an-iss-oh-don'tee-uh, African Mallow is one of the undiscovered treasures of the plant world. Resembling a delicate hibiscus or miniature individual hollyhocks, its vivid pink, 1/2 to 1 inch blooms are set off by deep cranberry eyes, and they are borne in amazing profusion. This South African native can hit 5 feet but has small, charming flowers with pretty colorations in pinks, rose, red, purple and whites, often with a yellow throat. Set out on a sunny terrace or added to a border, it will produce waves of bloom all summer into autumn and can be pruned to shape.
The evergreen leaves are a small 1 1/2 inches and bright green. It may be propagated by seed in spring or by semi-ripe cuttings in late summer.
It's tougher than it looks. Though the flowers appear fragile, the plant is quite drought-tolerant. Like its relative, the hibiscus, you will often find it for sale in tree form, making a striking focal point for the garden or a standout for large containers. While it's grown as an annual in most areas, it is a perennial shrub in Zones 9-11.
Cape Mallow (Anisodontea x hypomandarum) … Anisodontea is a genus in the Hibiscus family (Malvaceae) from South Africa. There are 20 species in the genus, many with horticultural value. The plants freely hybridize, creating new and noteworthy plants.
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