Malva, Annual Mallow, Rose Mallow 'Beauty Mix'

Malvatrimestris

Family
Malvaceae (mal-VAY-see-ee)
Genus
Malva (MAL-vuh)
Species
trimestris (try-MES-tris)
Synonym
Lavatera trimestris
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Herbaceous
Height
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Spacing
12-15 in. (30-38 cm)
15-18 in. (38-45 cm)
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Hardiness
Not Applicable
Bloom Color
Pale Pink
Pink
Rose/Mauve
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer
Other Details
Category
Annuals
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual
Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Flowers are fragrant
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
Self-sows freely; deadhead if you do not want volunteer seedlings next season
Seed Collecting
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Regional

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(Zone 6a) | July 2009 | positive

Spring sowed mid-April and started blooming early/mid-July. Lovely colours, so far only the pink has opened which looks similar to but l...Read More

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