Malva, Annual Mallow, Rose Mallow 'Pink Beauty'

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
9-12 in. (22-30 cm)
Hardiness
Not Applicable
Bloom Color
Pale Pink
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
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Seed Collecting
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored
Regional

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Gardener's Notes:

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positives
0
neutral
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Saskatoon, SK (Zone 3a) | July 2006 | positive

I bought these as a six-pack of bedding plants in the spring of 2006. One weak plant died while I hardened them off, but the other five ...Read More

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Ogden, UT (Zone 5b) | January 2005 | positive

'Pink Beauty' is a truly lovely flower, and it blooms prolifically from mid summer to fall. Lavatera is easy to grow from seed, and some...Read More

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