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Malva 'Mauritanica' Organic
Organic Seed

Malva 'Mauritanica' Organic

Malva sylvestris ssp. mauritanica
Large lustrous violet petals with darker stripes bloom along the tall stems of this vigorous grower. A flamboyant beauty, best grown as a back of the border plant or summer hedge with Nicandra or apple of Peru. Self-sows.
SKU #S1493OG
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Details
Approximate Seeds Per Packet
75
Lifecycle
Perennial
Perennial Hardiness Zone
5,
6,
7,
8
Mature Size
4-5' h x 2' w
Sun
Full sun
Soil
Regular, moist, well-drained
Season
Summer to fall
Color
Rich purple with dark venation
Features
Great Cut Flower
Attracts Butterflies
Attracts Bees
Notable
Certified Organic Seed Available
SOWING INSTRUCTIONS
Depth:
1/16"
Sprout Time:
14-28 days
Starting Indoors:
Start indoors 6-8 weeks before last frost. Cover with plastic to retain moisture until germination occurs. Keep at 65-70°F and provide light.
Starting Outdoors:
Recommended. Direct sow in early spring when there is still a chance for a light frost.
WHEN TO SET OUTSIDE
After frost.
PLACEMENT & CULTIVATION
Malva 'Mauritanica' is a shrubby, large-leaved heirloom perennial grown in cottage gardens of mixed annuals and perennials, where its saucer flowers and upright habit adds contrast. Also serves as a quick-growing flowering hedge. It is tolerant of a wide range of conditions; however, it dislikes extreme heat. In southern gardens sow in fall for a beautiful spring show, elsewhere best grown as an annual. Self-sows.
Final Spacing:
2'
Water Requirements:
Medium Water Use
Watering Details:
Keep moist but not soggy—1" per week, more during especially dry spells.
Soil pH:
Neutral is preferred.
Fertilizer:
Mix in a couple of inches of compost prior to planting and feed monthly with a water-soluble organic feed.
Diseases & Pests:
Sometimes affected by rust leaf spots that can be prevented by spraying with an organic fungicide.
When to Cut for Bouquets:
Cut when several flowers on a stem are open.