Water-Wise Gardening

California-Friendly Plant: Cape Mallow

Does your garden lose its luster when spring flowers give way to the blistering summer sun? If you have been looking for a plant that blooms beautiful flowers all year long–no matter the season–then look no further than the Cape Mallow.

Also known to as Tara’s Pink or Tara’s Wonder, the Cape Mallow constantly blooms showy, one-inch pink flowers, even through the hot summer months and the cold of winter, allowing it to bring color to any garden while other flowers are not in bloom. This rapidly growing evergreen shrub can reach heights upwards of 10 feet, making it great for borders or backdrops in gardens.

Cape Mallow will fill in quickly with its beautiful small green leaves and abundant flowers, giving the illusion that it has been a part of your garden for years. This hardy plant enjoys full sun and light-to-moderate water. It requires little attention or pruning and prefers well-drained sandy or clay soil.