Malva moschata 'Alba' - P11

Description
The Musk mallow 'Alba' (Malva moschata) is a bushy perennial that produces white, cupped flowers with a pleasant fragrance from June to September. Its roundish leaves are medium green in colour. In a sunny location with well-drained, lime-free, nutrient-rich soil, it usually reaches a height of approx. 80 cm and is approx. 50 cm wide. The Musk mallow 'Alba' is well tolerant of frost.

Bulletpoints
* the flowers are highly favoured by bees, bumblebees and hoverflies * cut flower * fragrant flowers * very beautiful in containers * easy to care for

Leaves
The deciduous leaves of Musk mallow 'Alba' are medium green, roundish.

Spread
Europe.

Frost hardiness
The Musk mallow 'Alba' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Bushy.

Water
Water regularly and allow the soil to dry out in the meantime.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny position.

Soil
Standard container plant soil. Normal soil.

Planting time
Planting: Autumn, depending on variety also in spring.

Care
- This perennial should be cut back in autumn / late autumn when the plant begins to shrivel. - Cut back vigorously after flowering.

Flower
Malva moschata 'Alba' forms cupped, white flowers from June. These exude a pleasant fragrance.

Use
Tubs, cutting, cottage garden, bee pasture, herbaceous border