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Anisodontea Scabrosa

Common names: Mallow
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Malvaceae
Shrub
Up to 3 m
Evergreen
Indigenous


Full Sun
Average water
Any Soil
Wind Resistant
Frost Resistant


Anisodontea scabrosa is an evergreen perennial shrub of variable size but reaching heights of 2-3m. It has an upright branching habit with partially woody stems


Excellent for the indigenous garden, Anisodontea scabrosa can form a delightful informal hedge in a cottage-style garden with its showy pink flowers and fresh green foliage. In a more formal setting they can be clipped to shape.


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    The aromatic leaves are soft with prominent veins, stiff hairs and are often sticky. The leaves are variable in shape mostly 3 lobed or elliptic and toothed; 20 - 70mm long.


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    Radial (Actinomorphic)
    Winter - Summer
    Light Pink , Pink , Dark Pink
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    Open, hibiscus-like blooms are light to dark pink 20 - 25mm in diameter; flowering all year but mostly during spring and early summer (September to December).


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