Anisodontea capensis aka Cape African Queen

Anisodontea capensis, also known as African mallow, dwarf hibiscus, Cape mallow, and false mallow, is an upright sub-shrub native to South Africa. It belongs to the tribe Malveae in the family Malvaceae. This evergreen plant has hairy stems and small, hairy leaves. The flowers, resembling small hibiscus blooms, range from pale pink to dark red-purple and appear during the summer and autumn seasons. Anisodontea capensis has been recognized with the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit for its ornamental value. It is an easy-to-grow plant that thrives in morning sun and partial shade in the afternoon. With its dense foliage, it can be pruned into a tree-form topiary specimen, adding to its versatility and appeal. In southern temperate climates, Cape Mallow can bloom profusely from spring until frost or even all year long.