Botanical Name: Pavonia spinifex
Common Name: Pavonia Type of Plant: dicot: shrub Habit of Growth: Overall Shape A dense, rounded evergreen shrub with small spines on the branches; superficially resembles Anisodontea in form and flowers Height to 10' Spread to 6' Growth Rate rapid Environment: Exposure outdoors full sun preferred Soil tolerates most any soil with good drainage Hardiness some frost (zones 14-24) Morphology: Leaves ovate to orbicular, to 1" across, alternate, with coarsely dentate margins; 3/4" semi-stiff spines set throughout the branches Flowers yellow, cup-shaped malva flower to 1" across – flowers turn rusty red as they mature and die Fruit small capsule Propagation: semi-hardwood cuttings in summer or fall Usage: excellent durable filler or background shrub used for its dense form and nearly year-round blooming season; used in temperate or subtropical landscape styles – can be an informal screen or hedge Landscape Care: Watering takes average watering – drought tolerant when established Fertilizing slow-release at planting time Pruning head back to encourage bushiness and control size Pests/Diseases none major Special Conditions/Other Origin: Tropical America Family: Malvaceae Notes: |
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