Hollyhock Mallow. A narrow, erect, woody-based perennial with light green leaves and open funnel-shaped deep pink flowers from early summer into autumn. Max Height 80cm. Max Spread 60cm. Flowers June to September. Full sun. Hardy. Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser.
Malva alcea var. fastigiata
A narrow, erect, woody-based perennial with light green leaves and open funnel-shaped deep pink flowers from early summer into autumn.
Category: Perennials
Additional information
Generic | Malva |
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Species | alcea |
Varietry | var. fastigiata |
Common Name | Hollyhock Mallow |
Flower Colour | pink |
Soil | |
Aspect | Full sun |
Foliage | Herbaceous |
Height | 80cm |
Family | Malvaceae |
Spread | 60cm |
Growth Speed | |
Growth Habit | Upright |
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 | |
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Pruning Time | |
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