Fynbos Corridor Collaboration

Sandrose Mallow

Anisodontea scabrosa

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Description

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Species Characteristics

Wildlife supported

Bees Bees
Butterflies Butterflies

Tolerances & suitability

Drought-resistant Drought-resistant
Good potplant Good potplant
Wind-resistant Wind-resistant

Growth features

Fast-growing Fast-growing
Hedge Hedge

Social features

Fragrant Fragrant

Aspect

Sun Sun

Plant types

Shrub Shrub

Succession

Pioneer species Pioneer species
Flowering Period
  • Pink
  • Purple
Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Propagation

By Seed

Must grow seeds in Autumn

By Cutting

cuttings taken in spring and summer once the new shoots have become semi-hard. Use a well drained sandy soil medium. Transplant young plants before the new seasons growth; they do not handle too much disturbance at a later stage.As in the wild, it should be grown in a well drained, warm, sunny spot with free air flow. They do not favour humid climates with hot wet summers. Should the plants not be well aired, white-fly may become a possible pest.

They tolerate light shade, but flower better in full sun. Feed with a slow release 3.1.5 for vigorous growth and water regularly throughout summer to promote abundant flowering. Being frost tolerant they are able to grow away from the coast.

Nursery availability

No nursery stock found.

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