How to Prune Cape mallow?
Prune lightly as needed to remove unwanted shoots and keep the shrub in shape. Prune in mid- to late spring. Pinch young shoot tips to encourage branching.

Cape mallow · Anisodontea capensis
Also known as: African mallow; false mallow
May survive outdoors in a sunny, sheltered spot in mild areas but normally grown in a cool greenhouse for summer bedding or as a patio plant. Needs good drainage and full sun
Prune lightly as needed to remove unwanted shoots and keep the shrub in shape. Prune in mid- to late spring. Pinch young shoot tips to encourage branching.