Anisodontea, Cape Mallow 'Elegant Lady'

Anisodontea

Family
Malvaceae (mal-VAY-see-ee)
Genus
Anisodontea (an-iss-oh-DON-tee-uh)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Herbaceous
Height
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
Spacing
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Bloom Color
Magenta (pink-purple)
Bloom Time
Blooms repeatedly
Other Details
Category
Annuals
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Blue-Green
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information
Patented
Propagation Methods
Seed Collecting
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

El Mirage, Arizona

Citrus Heights, California

La Verne, California

San Leandro, California

Largo, Florida

Sarasota, Florida

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Gardener's Notes:

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0
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Murphys, CA | May 2011 | positive

I am not sure if I have the same variety. It was a gift and has taken off like crazy, even though the deer eat it eagerly. I do get sno...Read More

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Vado, NM | April 2010 | positive

I was a sales rep and sold this plant in palm springs CA as well as southern califotnia, It makes a great shrub and is on the drought tolerent side.

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(Caitlin) Fresno, CA (Zone 9b) | April 2007 | positive

I had a mixed experience with this plant. Planted it and it got TONS of compliments, grew really well. However after we put in a sprinkle...Read More

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San Leandro, CA (Zone 9b) | January 2006 | positive

This is the prettiest of the cape mallows I think for it is such a bright pink! Gets covered in blooms.

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Berkeley, CA | August 2004 | positive

I planted a one-gallon, two-foot plant in an area with full sun and poor soil about a month ago (late June). It immediately began taking...Read More

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