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Anisodontea 'Tara's Pink'

Family Malvaceae
Plant Type shrub
Zone USDA:   9a - 11   RHS:   FH - FT   EGF:   H5 - G2   Australia:   3 - 5  
Care Level
Height 1.8 - 2.4 m (6 - 8 ft)
Spread 1.2 - 1.8 m (4 - 6 ft)
Light full sun to light shade
Soil Moisture very low to low, well-drained
Soil Type clay to sandy
Soil pH acidic to alkaline

Description The shrub Anisodontea 'Tara's Pink' (hybrid cape mallow) is repeat-blooming and bears showy and striped light pink flowers. The matte foliage is medium green in colour, medium in texture and evergreen. A specimen plant, Anisodontea 'Tara's Pink' (hybrid cape mallow) can help you create a focal point in your garden design.
Typical Uses Container, hedge, foundation, specimen, screening and topiary.
Special Characteristics This shrub attracts butterflies to your garden.
Cautions With its fast growth rate, Anisodontea 'Tara's Pink' (hybrid cape mallow) will reach its mature size quickly. Keep this in mind when planning the layout of your garden. Reaching maturity quickly can be a benefit if you want your garden to look more established sooner.