greater musk mallow

How to Grow and Care for greater musk mallow

greater musk mallow · Malva alcea
Also known as: hollyhock mallow; vervain mallow

Prefers to grow in light, well-drained, moderately fertile soil in full sun. It is likely to need support especially if grown on rich soils - see staking perennials. Can be short-lived

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Planting and Growing greater musk mallow

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Care difficulty2 / 5
Watering scheduleModerate regular watering, more in hot flowering weather
Sunlight requirementsFull sun
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Soil typeChalk · Clay · Loam · Sand
Soil pHAcid · Alkaline · Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well drained
FertilizingLight balanced feed in spring and midsummer
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Care Tips

Prefers to grow in light, well-drained, moderately fertile soil in full sun. It is likely to need support especially if grown on rich soils - see staking perennials. Can be short-lived

How to Water greater musk mallow?

Moderate regular watering, more in hot flowering weather

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What Are the Sunlight Requirements for greater musk mallow?

Full sun

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What Soil Is Best for greater musk mallow?

Soil type
Chalk · Clay · Loam · Sand
Soil pH
Acid · Alkaline · Neutral
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What Are the Moisture Requirements for greater musk mallow?

Moist but well drained

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How to Fertilize greater musk mallow?

Light balanced feed in spring and midsummer

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How to Prune greater musk mallow?

Prune back flowered stems in the autumn

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How to Propagate greater musk mallow?

Propagate by seed. Sow in situ or in containers in early spring or early summer. Take basal cuttings in spring, see softwood cuttings

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How to Transplant greater musk mallow?

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How to Care for greater musk mallow in Winter?

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How to Plant greater musk mallow?

Prefers to grow in light, well-drained, moderately fertile soil in full sun. It is likely to need support especially if grown on rich soils - see staking perennials. Can be short-lived

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How to Repot greater musk mallow?

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How to Harvest greater musk mallow?

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Common Pests & Diseases

Diseases

May be susceptible to rust and leaf spot

Pests

May be susceptible to aphids

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The Toxicity of greater musk mallow

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Attributes of greater musk mallow

Plant typeHerbaceous Perennial
Height1-1.5 metres
Spread0.5-1 metres
FoliageDeciduous
HabitBushy
OriginSoutheastern Europe, Turkey, Caucasus

Scientific Classification

Species
Malva alcea
Genus
Malva
Family
Malvaceae
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