Malva sylvestris Zebrina
Malva sylvestris Zebrina
Hardy Herbaceous Perennial
- Flowers: Summer
- Position: Sun or part shade
- Soil: Well drained
- Zones: 5, 6, 7, 8
- Height: 36 inches
- Germination: Easy
- Aftercare: Easy
- Special Features: Flowers in first year
- Ideal for: Border, Cottage Garden
Description
An easily raised perennial thriving in sun or part shade and producing strong, erect stems crammed with white to pink flowers with purple, almost black 'flamed' markings. Easy, thriving in most soils. A magnificent display. Flowers all summer. Flowers in first year. Height 1-2m (3-6ft).
Sowing Instructions
| Sowing time: | Indoors from late winter to early spring; 6-8 weeks before last frost |
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| Sowing depth: | 1.5mm (1/16in) deep in a good seed sowing mix. |
Make sure the sowing mix is moist but not wet and seal in a plastic bag until after germination which usually takes 15-21 days at 21C (70F).
Growing Instructions
Transplant when large enough to handle into 7.5cm (3in) pots. Grow cool and later plant out 40cm (18in) apart into an ordinary but not rich soil in sun and some shelter.
Caution
Poisonous Caution: Harmful if eaten