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Malva, Annual Mallow, Tree Mallow 'Dutch Beauty'

Malvatrimestris

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Family
Malvaceae (mal-VAY-see-ee)
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Genus
Malva (MAL-vuh)
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Species
trimestris (try-MES-tris)
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Synonym
Lavatera trimestris
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage

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Height
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Spacing
15-18 in. (38-45 cm)
Hardiness
Not Applicable
Danger

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Bloom Color
Pink
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
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Category
Annuals
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color

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Where to Grow

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Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size

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Other details

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Soil pH requirements

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Patent Information

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Propagation Methods
From seed; winter sow in vented containers, coldframe or unheated greenhouse
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Seed Collecting
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
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