Planting and Growing Malva × clementii Ruby Star ('Jostar')
| Care difficulty | 2 / 5 |
|---|---|
| Watering schedule | Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings |
| Sunlight requirements | Full sun |
| Ideal temperature | Information to be completed |
| Soil type | Chalk · Loam · Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid · Alkaline · Neutral |
| Soil moisture | Well drained |
| Fertilizing | Balanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer |
| Toxicity | Information to be completed |
How to Water Malva × clementii Ruby Star ('Jostar')?
Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Learn more →What Are the Sunlight Requirements for Malva × clementii Ruby Star ('Jostar')?
Full sun
Learn more →What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for Malva × clementii Ruby Star ('Jostar')?
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Learn more →What Soil Is Best for Malva × clementii Ruby Star ('Jostar')?
- Soil type
- Chalk · Loam · Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid · Alkaline · Neutral
What Are the Moisture Requirements for Malva × clementii Ruby Star ('Jostar')?
Well drained
Learn more →How to Fertilize Malva × clementii Ruby Star ('Jostar')?
Balanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer
Learn more →How to Prune Malva × clementii Ruby Star ('Jostar')?
Shorten last year's flowering stems to one or two buds from the older woody framework. Remove thin, weak and dead shoots. Prune in early to mid-spring as growth resumes; avoid winter pruning that exposes new shoots to frost.
Learn more →How to Propagate Malva × clementii Ruby Star ('Jostar')?
Propagate by softwood cuttings from stems or basal shoots in early summer. Plants can be short-lived so regular propagation is recommended. As this plant is protected by Plant Breeders' Rights, any propagation should be for personal rather than commercial use
Learn more →How to Transplant Malva × clementii Ruby Star ('Jostar')?
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Learn more →How to Care for Malva × clementii Ruby Star ('Jostar') in Winter?
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Learn more →How to Plant Malva × clementii Ruby Star ('Jostar')?
Thrives in light, moderately fertile, well drained soil in full sun; may need support if grown in richer soils (see staking perennials). Shelter from cold winds in areas prone to frosts. May die back to a woody base in cold winters
Learn more →How to Repot Malva × clementii Ruby Star ('Jostar')?
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Learn more →How to Harvest Malva × clementii Ruby Star ('Jostar')?
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Learn more →Common Pests & Diseases
Diseases
May be susceptible to stem rot, a rust, and soil-borne fungal diseases
Pests
May be susceptible to aphids
Explore the plant health library →The Toxicity of Malva × clementii Ruby Star ('Jostar')
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