Anisodontea julii (Pink mallow)

Anisodontea julii

Pink mallow

A wind-resistant pioneer plant shrub ideal for rocky areas.

Description

Pink mallow is a tall and fast-growing shrub that grows best with contrasting herbaceous perennials.  It makes a superb screening or hedge plant. It can also be used as a temporary filler in between shrubs.

To encourage growth, prune it back by a third in Autumn, this will also help it remain bushy.  The Pink mallow needs a moderate amount of water. 

  • Tolerates temperatures as low as 2°c
  • Estimated height: 3m
  • Estimated width: 3m
  • Moderately drought tolerant

Additional Information

Information
Details
Botanical Name
Anisodontea julii
Common Name
Pink mallow
Also Known As
Drakensberg mallow, Mountain mallow, African mallow
SA Tree No​
Tree Type
Evergreen
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Insects
Features
Screening, Rocky Area
Flowering Season
Summer
Focal
Yes
Fragrant
No
Frost Tolerance
Sensitive
Fruiting Season
Growth Rate
Fast >500mm
Minimal Leaf Shedding
No
Origin
Indigenous
Soil pH
Root System
Soil Type
Sandy, Loam, Clay
Suitable Garden Size
Small, Medium, Large
Suitable Planting Area
Full Sun

Shrubs

Size
Height
Trunk Thickness
2L
N/A
N/A
4L
N/A
N/A
10L
N/A
N/A
20L
1.0m – 1.2m
5mm – 15mm
40L
1.3m – 1.8m
12mm – 20mm
50L
1.3m – 1.9m
15mm – 25mm
100L
1.8m – 2.5m
20mm – 30mm

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