Malva moschata Snow White
Malva moschata Snow White
Hardy Perennial
- Flowers: Summer
- Position: Full sun
- Soil: Well drained
- Zones: 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
- Height: 15 inches
- Germination: Easy
- Aftercare: Easy
- Special Features: Flowers in first year
- Ideal for: Bedding, Border, Patio, Tubs
Description
Dwarf, compact plants, covered by masses of glistening snow white flowers. Excellent garden performance, flowering over a long period all summer. Ideal for borders or containers. Flowers in first year
Sowing Instructions
| Sowing time: | February to June or September to October. |
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Sow in pots or trays of moist seed compost and cover with a very fine sprinkling of compost or vermiculite. Place in a propagator or warm place, and keep at a constant temperature of between 15-20C (59-68F). After sowing, do not exclude light as this helps germination. Keep the surface of the compost moist but not waterlogged; germination usually takes 7-21 days. Can also be sown outdoors once the soil has warmed, 3mm (1/8 inch)deep in drills 30cm (12 inches)apart in well-cultivated soil which has been raked to a fine tilth. When large enough to handle, thin out seedlings to 45cm (18 inches)apart.
Growing Instructions
When large enough to handle, transplant seedlings into 7.5cm (3 inch)pots or trays. Gradually acclimatise to outdoor conditions for 10-15 days before planting out after all risk of frost, 45cm (18 inches)apart.
Aftercare Instructions
For best results, provide a fertile, moist, well-drained soil in full sun.
Caution
Harmful if eaten.