Botanical name | Anisodontea capensis |
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Plant Care | ![]() Full Sun Full Sun – Prefers 6 or more hours of sun per day. ![]() Semi Frost Hardy Semi Frost Hardy – Is Able to Survive Moderately Low Temperatures. ![]() Moderate Watering Moderate Watering – Requires Regular Watering. ![]() Pruning Required Pruning Required – Needs to be Pruned. ![]() Indigenous Indigenous – Originates in South Africa. |
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Flowers | January February August September October November December In spring and summer, this soft-wooded shrub bears blooms that resemble miniature pink hibiscus flowers. |
Common name(s) | Wild hibiscus |
Origin | |
Uses in landscape design | Coastal |
Maintenance | Needs regular watering and occasional pruning. |
Anisodontea capensis (Wild hibiscus)
- Botanical name: Anisodontea capensis
- Common name(s): Wild hibiscus
- Categories: Shrubs and Perennials
Plant description:
In spring and summer, this soft-wooded shrub bears blooms that resemble miniature pink hibiscus flowers. Needs regular watering and occasional pruning. Does well in coastal gardens.
Family: Malvaceae
Synonym: Malvastrum capensis
Botanical Pronunciation: an-iss-oh-DON-tee-uh ka-PEN-sis
Anisodontea capensis requirements and features
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Moderate Maintenance
Requires moderate maintenance.
January February August September October November December
In spring and summer, this soft-wooded shrub bears blooms that resemble miniature pink hibiscus flowers.