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Malva sylvestris Zebrina - seeds

Malva sylvestris Zebrina
Common Mallow, Cheeses, High Mallow, Tall Mallow

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This tall mallow is a perennial or biennial that produces sturdy stems covered in pale pink flowers, deeply veined with almost black purple. This plant is easy to grow in partial shade or in the sun, providing a magnificent display throughout the summer, even in its first year of cultivation.
Flower size
3 cm
Height at maturity
1 m
Exposure
Sun, Partial shade
Annual / Perennial
Biennial
Germination time (days)
18 days
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Sowing period March to April
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Flowering time June to September
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Description

Great Mallow or Malva sylvestris Zebrina is more biennial than perennial and a feast for the eyes. It produces sturdy stems covered in pale pink flowers which are deeply veined with almost black, purple flames, emerging from dark foliage reminiscent of ivy. This plant is easy to grow in partial shade or full sun and creates a magnificent spectacle throughout the summer, even in the first year of cultivation. It is hardy, tolerates almost all soils, and withstands drought.

 

Malva sylvestris is a medicinal plant native to fallow lands and sunny woodlands in Europe, Asia, and North Africa. It belongs to the mallow family, like marshmallow (Althea officinalis). 'Zebrina' is a top-notch horticultural selection. It is an upright biennial plant measuring 1m (3ft) high when in bloom and occupying 60cm (24in) of ground space. It quickly forms a clump of large, dark green, heart-shaped to rounded, slightly lobed, scalloped leaves. Flowering takes place from June to September depending on the sowing date. The flowers are arranged in well-distributed clusters on sturdy stems, displaying perfect architecture and colour harmony. On the very pale pink background of their 5 notched petals, are veins resembling slender flames, such a dark purple that they appear almost black. The flowering attracts pollinating insects.

 

The Zebrina wood mallow is ideal in natural areas, on large slopes, or in cottage gardens alongside hollyhocks, hybrid mulleins, or tall thistles.

The great mallow of our countryside is also a food plant. Its young leaves are eaten like spinach in Morocco, prepared with lemon juice. It is a delicious dish and useful for promoting intestinal transit. This plant is also known for soothing burns and digestive disorders. In Mediterranean kitchens, it is used raw in salads. Nowadays, it is used in the preparation of soothing balms.

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Flowering

Flower colour pink
Flowering time June to September
Inflorescence Cyme
Flower size 3 cm
Bee-friendly Attracts pollinators

Foliage

Foliage persistence Deciduous
Foliage colour dark green

Plant habit

Height at maturity 1 m
Spread at maturity 60 cm
Growth rate normal

Botanical data

Genus

Malva

Species

sylvestris

Cultivar

Zebrina

Family

Malvaceae

Other common names

Common Mallow, Cheeses, High Mallow, Tall Mallow

Origin

Cultivar or hybrid

Product reference39011

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Planting and care

Sow the seeds of the Great mauve Zebrina from late winter to early spring in rich soil. Make sure the soil is moist but not waterlogged and seal them in a polythene bag until germination, which usually takes 15 to 21 days at 21 °C (69.8°F). When the plants are large enough to handle, transplant them into 8 cm (3in) pots. Let them grow on in cooler conditions, then plant them outdoors in not-too-rich soil, in the sun, spaced at least 40 cm (16in) apart. Like all other species in the genus, this mallow can be prone to rust, which is more unsightly than truly harmful to the plant. Wet conditions promote the appearance of the disease. This small 'bush' is similar to lavenders but slightly less hardy. It is a good idea to prune it back every spring as you would with lavender. If you grow this plant in soil that is too rich in organic matter, it may tend to bend its stems and a stake may be necessary.

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Sowing period

Sowing period March to April
Germination time (days) 18 days

Intended location

Suitable for Meadow, Woodland edge, Undergrowth
Type of use Border, Slope, Vegetable garden
Hardiness Hardy down to -29°C (USDA zone 5) Show map
Ease of cultivation Beginner
Exposure Sun, Partial shade
Soil pH Any
Soil moisture Dry soil, Moist soil, ordinary, well-drained
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