Malva, Tree Mallow 'Rosea'

Malvathuringiaca subsp. thuringiaca

Family
Malvaceae (mal-VAY-see-ee)
Genus
Malva (MAL-vuh)
Synonym
Lavatera thuringiaca
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Deciduous
Herbaceous
Height
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)
Spacing
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
Bloom Color
Pale Pink
Bloom Time
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Other Details
Category
Perennials
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
By dividing the rootball
From softwood cuttings
From semi-hardwood cuttings
Seed Collecting
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Berkeley, California

Mckinleyville, California

Merced, California

Oakland, California

Sonoma, California

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Gardener's Notes:

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positive
2
neutrals
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negative
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(Zone 9b) | March 2014 | neutral

I've given this plant a neutral because it was successful in Southampton, but difficult in Cornwall.

The cool wet summer...Read More

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Merced, CA (Zone 9a) | May 2012 | neutral

This native plant is easily 6 feet by six feet and highly invasive. For the hills of Mariposa? Perfect.

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North Augusta, ON | February 2007 | negative

I had this in my garden for one year only, it seeds itself prolifically.The seeds can remain dormant for years. Three years later and I a...Read More

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