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Hollyhock Seeds - Zebrina
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Mallow (Malva Sylvestris Zebrina) - What a profusion of color in the xeriscape garden! Grow mallow seeds and enjoy this showy, tall favorite perennial. Zebrina has 2 inch white to lavender flowers with deep purple stripes pointing to a purple center. The flowers are born on tall stalks among deep green glossy foliage. In early summer, the flowers completely cover the plant!
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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 seed moist until germination
PLANT SPACING
36 inches
Mallow (Malva Sylvestris Zebrina) - What a profusion of color in the garden! Plant mallow seeds and enjoy this showy, tall favorite perennial for your xeriscape garden. Zebrina has 2 inch white to lavender flowers with deep purple stripes pointing to a purple center. The flowers are born on tall stalks among deep green glossy foliage. In early summer, the flowers completely cover the plant! Meet the mallows, cousins of the hollyhock, exuberant plants at home in cottage or formal gardens.
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.
