This small shrub has spreading hairy stems that form a low open habit. It has arrow-shaped dark green leaves and the funnel-shaped pink flowers with a red centre appear solitary from summer to autumn over the plant.

Hardiness zones 8 to 10 

Pavonia hastata is found naturally found in Australia from the tablelands and coastline of Queensland to New South Wales, Victoria and South Australia growing in open forests and cleared sites on a variety of well drained moderately fertile moist soils. It prefers an open sunny position and is drought tolerant and frost tender.

The Pink Pavonia is planted in low borders or in bushland settings and is suitable for small gardens. It can also be planted in tubs or planter boxes and is used in coastal and inland regions. It establishes in 1 to 2 years. ID 1156

Pavonia (pa-VON-ee-a) hastata (has-TA-ta)

Malvaceae (mal-VAY-see-ee)
Cotton, Mallows and Hollyhocks