Botanical Name: Anisodontea hypomandarum ‘Tara’s Choice’
Common Name: Dwarf Pink Hibiscus, African Mallow Type of Plant: dicot: shrub Character evergreen Habit of Growth: Overall Shape a fast-growing, large 'sub-shrub', with slender upright branching to form a loose, rounded canopy; a profuse blooming plant for several months Height 3' - 5' (7') Spread equal Growth Rate rapid Environment: Exposure outdoors prefers full sun; tolerates partial shade Soil thrives in well-draining or drier habitats; avoid wet clay Hardiness tender (zones 13, 21-24): best for warm coastal sites Morphology: Leaves palmate, alternate, deeply 3-lobed with irregularly toothed margins; medium green, 1"-2" long Flowers pink - rose-pink, 5-petaled, 1" wide, with tiny lavender stamens fused to central pistil; solitary along the stems; Feb./March through September Fruit a tiny capsule Propagation: softwood or semi-hardwood cuttings Usage: an excellent medium-sized filler for quick effects in the landscape, valued for its long blooming period; easy to grow in most garden situations Landscape Care: Watering a periodic deep soak after established; excessive watering causes the plant to become lanky Fertilizing little needed after establishment Pruning head back in late summer or early spring Pests/Diseases relatively free; root-rot in poorly drained sites Special Conditions/Other Origin: South Africa Family: Malvaceae Notes: |
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