One tough perennial! Masses of soft pink, 2" wide, bowl-shaped flowers are borne on tall spikes from late spring thru summer. This variety has ascending branches with a neater outline than the species.
Heat and drought are not a problem for Malva. Though it is sometimes short-lived, it will self-seed readily assuring years of blooms.
Height:
3.0-4.0 Feet
Spread:
15.0-18.0 Inches
Hardiness Zones:
4,5,6,7,8
Flower Color:
Pink shades
Foliage Color:
Green shades
Sunlight:
Full Sun (> 6 hrs. Direct Sun)
Water Requirements:
Low Water Needs Average Water Needs
Soil Quality:
Average Soil Quality Fertile Soil Quality
Soil Chemistry:
Neutral Soil (pH = 7.0) Alkaline Soil (pH > 7.0)
Bloomtime:
Late Spring Early Summer Midsummer Late Summer
Attracts Wings:
Attracts Butterflies
Critter Resistant:
Rabbit Resistant
Growth Rate:
Medium
Garden Style:
Eclectic
Other Features:
Border Plant Cut Flower Cut Foliage Drought Tolerant Mass Planting Specimen Focal Point
Origin:
Not Native to North America
A shorter cousin of the Hollyhock, Malva is easy to grow and will happily fill in the empty spaces in your garden. It enjoys full sun and well-drained soils with a moderate to high pH. By pinching back the tips of this plant when it reaches 12 inches tall, shorter, more compact plants will be produced. If no pinching is done, prepare to stake this plant. Insects seem to find Malva especially tasty, so some control measures may be necessary.
Height:
3.0-4.0 Feet
Spread:
15.0-18.0 Inches
Hardiness Zones:
4,5,6,7,8
Flower Color:
Pink shades
Foliage Color:
Green shades
Sunlight:
Full Sun (> 6 hrs. Direct Sun)
Water Requirements:
Low Water Needs Average Water Needs
Soil Quality:
Average Soil Quality Fertile Soil Quality
Soil Chemistry:
Neutral Soil (pH = 7.0) Alkaline Soil (pH > 7.0)
Bloomtime:
Late Spring Early Summer Midsummer Late Summer
Attracts Wings:
Attracts Butterflies
Critter Resistant:
Rabbit Resistant
Growth Rate:
Medium
Garden Style:
Eclectic
Other Features:
Border Plant Cut Flower Cut Foliage Drought Tolerant Mass Planting Specimen Focal Point
Origin:
Not Native to North America
A shorter cousin of the Hollyhock, Malva is easy to grow and will happily fill in the empty spaces in your garden. It enjoys full sun and well-drained soils with a moderate to high pH. By pinching back the tips of this plant when it reaches 12 inches tall, shorter, more compact plants will be produced. If no pinching is done, prepare to stake this plant. Insects seem to find Malva especially tasty, so some control measures may be necessary.
