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.
Additional information
| Generic | Malva |
|---|---|
| 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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