Musk Mallow. An erect, woody-based perennial with slightly musk-scented leaves and saucer-shaped pale pink or white flowers from early summer into autumn. Max Height 90cm. Max Spread 60cm. Flowers June to September. Full sun. Hardy. Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser.
Malva moschata
An erect, woody-based perennial with slightly musk-scented leaves and saucer-shaped pale pink or white flowers from early summer into autumn.
Additional information
| Generic | Malva |
|---|---|
| Species | moschata |
| Varietry | |
| Common Name | Musk Mallow |
| Flower Colour | pink, white |
| Soil | |
| Aspect | Full sun |
| Foliage | Herbaceous |
| Height | 90cm |
| Family | Malvaceae |
| Spread | 60cm |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Bushy |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | green |
| Flowers From | June, September |
| Colour Fruit | |
| Fruits When | |
| Moisture | Well drained |
| Protection | |
| Hardiness | Hardy |
| Planting | Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser |
| Care | Keep moist in first year |
| Border | Border |
| Toxicity | |
| Pruning | |
| Pruning Time | |
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| Maintenance | |
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