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Hollyhock Seeds - Braveheart
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Mallow (Malva sylvestris Braveheart) - Tall spikes of mauve pink flowers veined in dark purple reaching 5 feet tall. 'Brave Heart' is a wonderful herbaceous perennial often treated as an annual, bearing tall spikes of saucer-shaped, mauve-pink flowers with darker veining.MORE HOLLYHOCK OPTIONS
Planting Directions
TEMPERATURE
65F
AVERAGE GERM TIME
21 - 28 days
LIGHT REQUIRED
Yes
DEPTH
Do not cover the seed but press into the soil
SOWING RATE
2 -3 seeds per plant
MOISTURE
Keep seeds moist until germination
PLANT SPACING
36 inches
Mallow (Malva sylvestris Braveheart) - Tall spikes of mauve pink flowers veined in dark purple reaching 5 feet tall. 'Brave Heart' is a wonderful herbaceous perennial often treated as an annual, bearing tall spikes of saucer-shaped, mauve-pink flowers with darker veining. It's fantastic for adding height to ornamental borders and makes an excellent cut flower. Its blooms are extremely attractive to bees. Meet the mallows, cousins of the hollyhock, exuberant plants at home in cottage or formal gardens.
Establishing mallow from flower seeds is very rewarding. To get a jump start on the growing season, you can sow seeds indoors or in the greenhouse 6 - 8 weeks before the last frost date. Use starter trays and quality starter mix and sow the hollyhock seeds on the surface, pressing them into the soil to make good contact. Keep them consistently moist. Sowing the flower seeds directly outdoors is an option as well. Prepare soil bed, sow the seeds on the surface and dust over them very lightly with loose garden soil. Keep the mallow seeds moist until germination has occurred. Young seedlings can be transplanted or even moved to other positions in the garden. The first year the seed is sown, they will establish their root system, and the second year the colorful show will begin and also become resistant to drought. During the bloom season, water plants well and fertilize. After bloom season, cut back the stalks hard, down to just 3 - 4 inches above ground. Depending on your location and growing season, the plants may come back for a second bloom in late summer or early fall.
Common Questions
How is hollyhock mallow used in garden designs?
This species stands tall and is perfect for border planting, adding charm to informal wildflower meadows or cottage gardens. It blooms with striking large pinkish-purple flowers, each boasting five petals, during the summer and fall seasons.
Will malva attract pollinators to my garden?
Yes, both bees and butterflies are drawn to the malva plants.
Can I grow in containers?
Yes, malva is excellent for a container plant.
Do I need to stake my plants?
If planted in exposed windy locations this plant will need staking due to it tall upright form.
Do I need to deadhead my flowers?
To encourage more blooms, you will need to deadhead spent flowers. If plant fails to flower at all it may need more sunlight.
