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Plant details
The name might be unfamiliar, but this prolific South African plant has been grown for over a century in this country as a tender perennial pot plant. It flowers continuously through the summer into autumn, the hibiscus-like blooms varying in colour from light pink to deep magenta. The evergreen leaves are small and bright green. It needs to be overwintered under glass, but may survive winter outside in very mild, sheltered areas. May be propagated by seed in spring or by semi-ripe cuttings in late summer.
Family: Malvaceae
Genus: Anisodontea
Species: capensis
Plant type: Evergreen shrub
Flower colour: Pink
Foliage colour: Mid-green
Feature: Flowers
Sun exposure: Full sun
Soil: Well-drained/light
Hardiness: Tender
Skill level: Experienced
Height: 90cm
Spread: 90cm
Time to plant seeds: March to May
Time to take cuttings: August to September
Flowering period: June to October
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