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Malva sylvestris Zebrina - seeds
Malva sylvestris 'Zebrina'
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marie-paule, 16/09/2015
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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.
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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.
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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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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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Hardiness is the lowest winter temperature a plant can endure without suffering serious damage or even dying. However, hardiness is affected by location (a sheltered area, such as a patio), protection (winter cover) and soil type (hardiness is improved by well-drained soil).
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The flowering period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, the United Kingdom, Ireland, the Netherlands, etc.)
It will vary according to where you live:
In temperate climates, pruning of spring-flowering shrubs (forsythia, spireas, etc.) should be done just after flowering.
Pruning of summer-flowering shrubs (Indian Lilac, Perovskia, etc.) can be done in winter or spring.
In cold regions as well as with frost-sensitive plants, avoid pruning too early when severe frosts may still occur.
The planting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, United Kingdom, Ireland, Netherlands).
It will vary according to where you live:
The harvesting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions in USDA zone 8 (France, England, Ireland, the Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...) fruit and vegetable harvests are likely to be delayed by 3-4 weeks.
In warmer areas (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), harvesting will probably take place earlier, depending on weather conditions.
The sowing periods indicated on our website apply to countries and regions within USDA Zone 8 (France, UK, Ireland, Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...), delay any outdoor sowing by 3-4 weeks, or sow under glass.
In warmer climes (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), bring outdoor sowing forward by a few weeks.