Malva sylvestris Mystic Merlin
Malva sylvestris Mystic Merlin
Hardy Herbaceous Perennial
- Flowers: Summer
- Position: Part shade
- Soil: Well drained
- Zones: 5, 6, 7, 8
- Height: 6 feet
- Germination: Easy
- Aftercare: Easy
- Special Features: Flowers in first year
- Ideal for: Border
Description
A magical back of border plant with many large, silky blooms in shades from rich purple, through mauve, to the highly unusual and elusive blues. Flowers summer. Height 1.2-1.5m (4-5ft). Flowers in first year.
Sowing Instructions
| Sowing time: | late winter to early spring. |
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| Sowing depth: | 1.5mm (1/16 in) |
Sow in John Innes Seed Compost. Make sure that the compost is moist but not wet and seal in a polythene bag until after germination, which normally takes 15-21 days at 21C (70F).
Growing Instructions
Transplant when large enough to handle into 7.5cm (3 in) pots. Grow cool and later plant out 60cm (24in) apart into an ordinary but not rich soil in sun and some shelter.
Caution
Harmful if eaten.