ANISODONTEA 'El Rayo'
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ANISODONTEA 'El Rayo'
Commonly known as African mallow
Pink, saucer-shaped flowers with darker centre.
£13.50 , 3+ £11.00
Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
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Floweringlocal_floristJanlocal_floristFeblocal_floristMarlocal_floristAprlocal_floristMaylocal_floristJunlocal_floristJullocal_floristAuglocal_floristSeplocal_floristOctlocal_floristNovlocal_floristDec
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Good to know
Upright grower, with long flowering season -
Pests & Diseases
Aphids, red spider mite, generally disease free -
Evergreen
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Semi-evergreenKeeps some of its foliage all year, and will drop some leaves as well.
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Shades of pink
All shades of pink through to Carmine (red)Pink with reddish centres -
Saucer-shaped
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Border
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Greenhouse / conservatoryNot the sort of plants to be grown outside where there are likely to be frosts. These plants need to be grown in a conservatory or cool greenhouse or at least brought inside for the winter
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Sub-tropical / mediterranean
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Suitable for small gardens
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Town garden
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Palmate
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Height
1 metre -
Spread
1 metre
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Medium shrubTypically grow to around 4-6 feet in height
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Pruning group 7
Suitable for: Evergreen shrubs that flower on previous year's growth in Spring, or current year's growth in late Summer/Autumn.
Action: Cut back flowered shoots to within 1 inch of previous year's growth.
When: Annually after flowering or in Spring if flowering on current year's growth.
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Half hardy to frost tender
Plant can withstand down to 0°C (32°F) but may well only tolerate as low as 5°C (41°F)May need protection in cold areas -
Autumn Seasonal Interest
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Summer Seasonal Interest
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Fertile well drained soil
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Tolerates all
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Full sun
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Mature Size1 metre
1 metre
