Malva / Mallow

Plant family

Malvengewächse (Malvaceae) (Malvaceae)

Season Overview

Details

Light requirement

Sunny

Water requirement

Wet

Soil

Medium (loamy)

Nutrient requirement

Medium

Seeding distance

30 cm

Row spacing

30 cm

Seeding depth

1 cm

Instructions

Description

The genus mallow belongs to the mallow family (Malvaceae). They grow as ascending or erect, annual to perennial or short-lived herbaceous plants. There are about 30 different species in Europe and North America. Depending on the species and cultivar, the plants are between 30 cm and 2 m tall. The flowers bloom in the leaf axils and are white, pink or purple, depending on the variety. It is grown as an ornamental and medicinal plant. Insect friendly.

Growing tips

Germination after 14-25 days at 15-25°C. Sowing and planting period may vary depending on the species, white mallow (marshmallow) is a cold germinator and we sow directly into the open ground from January. Harden off before planting. Can be planted outside at night temperatures of 10°C and above. Direct sowing possible. Water regularly in dry conditions, but not too wet, as mallows do not tolerate waterlogging. Pruning encourages new shoots. Good with lupines, ornamental grasses, wormwood and daisies.