Malva, Tree Mallow 'Ruby Regis'

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
15-18 in. (38-45 cm)
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Hardiness
Not Applicable
Bloom Color
Pink
Bloom Time
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early 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
Regional

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

Golden, Colorado

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Gardener's Notes:

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positives
0
neutral
0
negative
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L
Ogden, UT (Zone 5b) | January 2005 | positive

'Ruby Regis' has bright pink flowers, deeper in color than 'Silver Cup'. Lavatera is easy to grow from seed.

S
Woodsville, NH (Zone 4a) | September 2002 | positive

This plant has bloomed all summer and has beautiful rose pink flowers.I will definitely grow it again next year.

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