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Cape Mallow

Ansiodontea x hypomandarum

2-4ft shrub with pretty pink flowers that bloom year-round.

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Description

A short bush with a shrubby growth habit.

Hardiness

Hardy to about 25F.

Growing Environment

Mildly drought tolerant, the cape mallow is a common and popular ornamental for its ease of growing, need for little care, and pretty ornamental appearance year round.

Propagation

By seeds.

Uses

Planted as an ornamental for its flowers and ease of care.

Native Range

Unknown, probably a hybrid.

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