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Malva moschata Alba - Musk Mallow

Malva moschata Alba
Musk Mallow

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I don't think the ordered young plant will recover. Only one leaf, the size of half a centimetre, is emerging from the pot.

Pascale, 20/08/2022

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A beautiful white-flowered mallow.
Flower size
5 cm
Height at maturity
70 cm
Spread at maturity
60 cm
Exposure
Sun, Partial shade
Hardiness
Hardy down to -34°C
Soil moisture
Moist soil
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Recommended planting time March to May
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Flowering time June to September
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Description

Malva moschata 'Alba', known as white mallow, forms a magnificent ramified bush, covered in beautiful cup-shaped white flowers. Its finely cut foliage adds significant ornamental interest.

It is easy to live with, but can be a little invasive if left to self-seed.

The flowers are pretty in bouquets.


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Malva moschata Alba - Musk Mallow (Flowering) Flowering
Malva moschata Alba - Musk Mallow (Foliage) Foliage
Malva moschata Alba - Musk Mallow (Plant habit) Plant habit

Flowering

Flower colour white
Flowering time June to September
Flower size 5 cm
Good for cut flowers Cut flower blooms

Foliage

Foliage persistence Deciduous
Foliage colour medium green

Plant habit

Height at maturity 70 cm
Spread at maturity 60 cm
Growth rate fast

Botanical data

Genus

Malva

Species

moschata

Cultivar

Alba

Family

Malvaceae

Other common names

Musk Mallow

Origin

Cultivar or hybrid

Planting and care

Plant it in rather moist soil. Apply fertiliser at the beginning of the young plant's growth. Stake if necessary. Cut back the stems at the end of flowering.

Planting period

Recommended planting time March to May

Intended location

Suitable for Meadow
Type of use Border
Hardiness Hardy down to -34°C (USDA zone 4) Show map
Planting density 3 per m2
Exposure Sun, Partial shade
Soil pH Neutral, Calcareous
Soil type Silty-loamy (rich and light), Stony (poor and well-drained)
Soil moisture Moist soil

Care

Pruning instructions Cut the faded flowers down to the base.
Pruning Pruning recommended once a year
Pruning time August to September
Overwinter Can be left in the ground
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