Anisodonta El Royo

Anisodonta El Royo

Why Buy Me?

• Large flowers
• Long flowering period
• Ideal for containers or in the border
   

Key Features

Height & Spread: Typically grows to 1–1.5 metres (3–5 feet) tall and around 1 metre (3 feet) wide.

Foliage: Airy, softly lobed green leaves on slender upright stems, remaining evergreen or semi-evergreen in mild climates.

Flowers: Masses of hibiscus-like, saucer-shaped pink flowers with deep magenta-red centres appear from late spring or mid-summer through autumn, often continuing into winter in sheltered positions.

Hardiness: Generally hardy to around -5°C to -10°C in well-drained soil and sheltered locations.
 

Growing Conditions

Light: Prefers full sun for best flowering performance.

Soil: Thrives in fertile, well-drained soils including sandy and loamy types.

Exposure: Best grown in a warm, sheltered south- or west-facing position protected from cold winds.

Drought Resistance: Moderately drought tolerant once established, though flowering improves with occasional watering during dry spells.
 

Planting & Care

Planting Time: Best planted in spring after the risk of frost, or in early autumn in mild regions.

Watering: Water regularly during the first growing season. Once established, only occasional watering is required.

Fertilization: Feed with a balanced slow-release fertiliser in spring to encourage vigorous growth and prolonged flowering.

Pruning: Cut back by one-third to one-half in mid- or late spring to maintain shape and promote continuous blooms.
 

Seasonal Interest

Spring: Fresh green foliage emerges rapidly after pruning, creating a light and airy framework.

Summer: Abundant pink flowers begin appearing and continue steadily through the season.

Autumn: Flowering intensifies, providing long-lasting colour well into cooler weather.

Winter: In sheltered gardens, flowering may continue intermittently; foliage remains semi-evergreen or evergreen in mild conditions.
 

Wildlife & Garden Use

Attracts: Bees and other pollinating insects.

Uses: Ideal for Mediterranean-style gardens, mixed borders, containers, courtyard gardens, and training against fences or walls.

Companion Plants: Combines beautifully with lavender, salvia, cistus, gaura, and ornamental grasses.

Transform your home and garden with the elegant Anisodontea ‘El Royo’ — a superb long-flowering shrub that delivers colour for months on end. Order online for convenient delivery, or visit your local garden centre to see this standout plant in person and receive expert planting advice.