Coarse Cape Mallow
(Anisodontea scabrosa)
Coarse Cape Mallow (Anisodontea scabrosa)
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Nicola van Berkel
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Photo by: Nicola van Berkel | License Type: CC BY-SA 4.0 | License URL: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/ | Rights Holder: Nicola van Berkel | Publisher: iNaturalist | Date Created: 2020-10-16T12:02:53-07:00 |
Estimated Native Range
Summary
Anisodontea scabrosa, commonly known as Coarse Cape Mallow, is an evergreen shrub native to the Eastern Cape and KwaZulu-Natal provinces of South Africa, where it thrives in rocky slopes and scrubland. This plant typically grows to a height of 4-6 feet (1.2-1.8 meters) and a width of 3-6 feet (0.9-1.8 meters), with a rounded and bushy habit. It features heart-shaped leaves and bears showy pink to red flowers with a darker center, which bloom profusely in winter and continue sporadically throughout the year.
Coarse Cape Mallow is valued for its long flowering season and vibrant blooms that add color to the garden during the cooler months. It is well-suited for use in mixed borders, as a specimen plant, or in Mediterranean-style gardens. This shrub is drought-tolerant once established, making it a good choice for water-wise landscapes. It prefers full sun but can tolerate partial shade and requires well-drained soil. While generally pest-free, it can be susceptible to spider mites and whiteflies if grown in hot, dry conditions. Pruning after flowering encourages bushiness and more blooms.CC BY-SA 4.0
Coarse Cape Mallow is valued for its long flowering season and vibrant blooms that add color to the garden during the cooler months. It is well-suited for use in mixed borders, as a specimen plant, or in Mediterranean-style gardens. This shrub is drought-tolerant once established, making it a good choice for water-wise landscapes. It prefers full sun but can tolerate partial shade and requires well-drained soil. While generally pest-free, it can be susceptible to spider mites and whiteflies if grown in hot, dry conditions. Pruning after flowering encourages bushiness and more blooms.CC BY-SA 4.0
Plant Description
- Plant Type: Shrub
- Height: 4-6 feet
- Width: 3-6 feet
- Growth Rate: Moderate
- Flower Color: Pink, Red
- Flowering Season: Winter
- Leaf Retention: Evergreen
Growth Requirements
- Sun: Full Sun
- Water: Medium
- Drainage: Medium, Fast
Common Uses
Bank Stabilization, Bee Garden, Border Plant, Butterfly Garden, Drought Tolerant, Low Maintenance, Potted Plant, Salt Tolerant, Showy Flowers, Street Planting
Natural Habitat
Rocky slopes and scrubland in the Eastern Cape and KwaZulu-Natal provinces of South Africa
Other Names
Common Names: Hairy Mallow, Pink Mallow, Rough-Leaf African Mallow
Scientific Names: , Anisodontea scabrosa, Malveopsis scabrosum, Malvastrum calycinum, Malva calycina, Malva retusa, Malvastrum strictum, Malveopsis stricta, Malva glutinosa, Malva scabrosa
GBIF Accepted Name: Anisodontea scabrosa (L.) D.M.Bates