| The genus Malva contains about thirty species of annuals, biennials, and perennials. These species are found in dry, open habitats, waste ground, and roadsides, throughout Europe, North Africa, and temperate Asia. The rounded kidney-like leaves are either toothed, shallowly lobed, or pinnasect(opposite lobes that are deeply cut, almost to midrib). Grown for ease of culture and unique flower forms and colors. Parent Species of Plants We Offer: Malva moschata(Musk Mallow) has pure white flowers with pink centers up to 2.5" across. This malva has two different leaf types on the same plant. The bottom basal leaves are heart shaped, and the flowering stalk leaves are pinnatisect(opposite lobes are deeply cut almost to the midrib). Both leaf types are deep green and have a glossy appearance. Brought in cultivation for the unique leaves, beautiful flowers, and neat growth habit. Native to Europe and N.W. Africa. Grows up to 36" tall and spreads 24" wide. Malva sylvestris(Cheeses) is a bushy round leaved mallow, that produces flowers up to 2.5" in across from late spring to autumn. Cultivated for its colorful veined flowers and tough characteristics. Grows up to 4' tall and spreading 24" wide. This plant is native to N. Europe, N. Africa, and S.W. Asia. Growing Tips Plant in a well-drained soil that has been enriched with organic matter, in a full sun location. Space plants eighteen to twenty inches apart to allow proper air circulation, especially needed in rich soils where leaf cover is more dense. Malvas are very low maintenance plants that do not require dead heading, constant fertilizer, and are capable of surviving long periods of drought at the cost of display. Keep soil evenly moist for summer long blooms, and great displays. |
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