Malva sylvestris Zebrina

Name: Malva sylvestris Zebrina
SKU: Rng_281242785545
Availability: InStock

Price range: £1.09 through £9.99

A majestic, easily-raised perennial producing tall erect stems crammed with flowers of striking bi-colour of pink with narrow violet stripes in its first year. A perfect border plant with an old fashioned feel, it thrives in most soils and flowers from June to September in sun or part shade. It grows to 120cm in height.

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SKU: Rng_281242785545 Categories: Malva Seeds, Other Perennials, Perennial Flower Seeds, Summer Sale

Cultivation Advice
Key Facts

Sow from late winter to early spring in warmth, in a good seed compost, 1.5mm (1/16in) deep .
Compost should be kept moist, but not wet.
Sealing in a polythene bag until after germination is beneficial taking around 15-21 days at 21C (70F).
When large enough to handle transplant into 7.5cm (3in) pots and grow on in frost free cool conditions.
Plant out 40cm (18in) apart in sun and some shelter.

Genus: Malva
Hardiness: Hardy
Lifecycle: Perennial
Sowing Months: Feb-Jun, Sep-Oct
Flowering: Jul-Sep