Japanese name: アニソドンテア カペンシス Scientific name:Anisodontea capensis
[Overview]
A woody perennial growing to 1 m tall.
Stellate hairs are abundant all over the plant.
The leaves are alternate, up to 2.5 cm long, and 3–5-lobed.
There are stipules at the base of the leaf stalk.
The flowers are borne 1–3 at a time in the upper leaf axils and are 5-petaled, about 2–3 cm across.
The petals are reddish purple with darker veins, and the center is dark crimson.
The staminal column projects out of the flower.
The fruit is a schizocarp.
[Cultivation]
Propagate from seed.
It can overwinter outdoors in warm areas south of the Kanto region where there is no frost.
It prefers sunny, well-drained soil.
For potted plants, water thoroughly when the soil surface dries; for plants in the ground, rainfall is sufficient.
Apply organic fertilizer such as compost as a base fertilizer; for potted plants, also place slow-release fertilizer on the soil once a month from spring to autumn.
There are no particular pests or diseases.
