Zebrina Malva Seeds 6560
Zebrina Malva Seeds 6560. A good back-of-the-border plant that grows to 150 cm (5"") tall. Strong, erect stems are loaded with 5 cm (2""), cup shaped, mauve-pink flowers that are heavily veined with a velvety-purple. An old fashioned favourite that is widely distributed in the Old World! Tender perennial Hardy to Zone 5 with protection or Zone 6 without. We suggest in most places in Canada, Malva is best grown as an annual.
How to Grow
400 seed/gram. Sow indoors in a soil-less mix in February germinating at 20 C (68 F) for 10-20 days. After germination, grow on under lights at a slightly cooler temperature before hardening off and transplanting out to a sunny site in the garden. Direct garden sow in early May in a full sun to partially shaded location in well drained soil. A late fall sowing can also be attempted. Space the plants 30-45 cm (12-18"") apart in the garden.
Additional information
WEIGHT | N/A |
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DIMENSIONS | N/A |
BLOOMING SEASON BEGINS |
Early Summer |
LIFECYCLE |
Tender Perennial Grown as an Annual |
PROPAGATION |
Start Indoors or Sow Direct in Spring |
DAYS TO EMERGENCE |
10 to 20 |
LIGHT |
Full Sun |
GROWTH HABIT |
Sturdy |
HEIGHT |
Tall (120 to 150 cm)(48"" to 60"") |
FROST TOLERANCE |
Can Withstand Light Frost |
DEGREE OF DIFFICULTY |
Easy |
HERITAGE |
Introduced Species |
FAMILY NAME |
Malvaceae |
LATIN |
Malva sylvestris |
SUGGESTED USES |
Informal garden, Living screen, Vertical colour |
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