Mallow. An erect to spreading, woody-based perennial with dark green leaves and open funnel-shaped pinkish purple flowers from late spring to mid-autumn. Max Height 1.2m. Max Spread 60cm. Flowers May to October. Full sun. Hardy. Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser.
Malva sylvestris
An erect to spreading, woody-based perennial with dark green leaves and open funnel-shaped pinkish purple flowers from late spring to mid-autumn.
Additional information
| Generic | Malva |
|---|---|
| Species | sylvestris |
| Varietry | |
| Common Name | Mallow |
| Flower Colour | white |
| Soil | |
| Aspect | Full sun |
| Foliage | Herbaceous |
| Height | 1.2m |
| Family | Malvaceae |
| Spread | 60cm |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Bushy |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | green |
| Flowers From | May, October |
| 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 | |
| Pests and diseases | |
| Maintenance | |
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