Malva sylvestris - P9

Description
The Common mallow (Malva sylvestris) is an upright perennial that produces purple-coloured flowers from May to September. Its kidney-shaped, toothed leaves are medium green. In a sunny location with humus-rich, nutrient-rich soil, it usually reaches a height of approx. 1 m and grows to a width of approx. 60 cm. The Common mallow is well tolerant of frost.

Bulletpoints
* the flowers are highly favoured by bees, bumblebees and hoverflies * cut flower * very beautiful in containers

leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Common mallow are medium green, kidney-shaped and toothed.

Spread
Europe.

Frost hardiness
The Common mallow has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Upright.

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.

Tasks
Sowing outdoors: In the period from February to April.

Care
If watered less frequently but thoroughly and thoroughly, the plant roots are encouraged to penetrate into deeper soil layers. This enables the plant to survive dry periods better.

Flower
Malva sylvestris forms purple-coloured flowers from May.

Use
Tubs, cutting, medicine, bee pasture, natural garden, herbaceous border, balcony/patio, rose garden