Malope 'Vulcan'

Malopetrifida

Family
Malvaceae (mal-VAY-see-ee)
Genus
Malope (MAL-oh-pee)
Species
trifida (TRY-fee-duh)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Height
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Spacing
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Hardiness
Not Applicable
Danger
N/A
Bloom Color
Rose/Mauve
Magenta (pink-purple)
Bloom Time
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Mid Fall
Other Details
Category
Annuals
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Flowers are good for cutting
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Seed Collecting
Regional

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

Seward, Alaska

Marstons Mills, Massachusetts

Bellefonte, Pennsylvania

Austin, Texas

New Braunfels, Texas

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Gardener's Notes:

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positive
1
neutral
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ROSLINDALE, MA | January 2016 | neutral

Googling 'Malope Vulcan' gives me 4 US seed sources.

Flowers last 8-10 days in a vase. Flowers are edible and make a color...Read More

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Marstons Mills, MA | January 2016 | positive

Easy to grow from seed indoors 6-8weeks before frost on Cape Cod Mass Stunning flowers. Some problems with Hollyhock rust. Can't find ...Read More

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