palm-leaf marsh mallow
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An erect, woody-based herbaceous perennial with strong stems, up to 2m high, hairy, lobed leaves, up to 35cm long, and cup-shaped flowers, 3-5cm across. Flowers appear singly or in clusters on long stalks from the leaf axils and are lavender-pink with dark pink-purple anthers, from midsummer to early autumn
Scientific classification
- Species
- palm-leaf marsh mallow (Althaea cannabina)
- Genus
- Althaea
- Family
- Malvaceae
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- Toxicity
- Herbaceous Perennial
- Plant type
- 1.5-2.5 metres
- Height
- 0.5-1 metres
- Spread
- Deciduous
- Foliage
- Columnar upright
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn
- Season of interest
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of palm-leaf marsh mallow
Distribution map
Europe
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of palm-leaf marsh mallow
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palm-leaf marsh mallow care guide
- Deep soak root zone when top layer dries, drain excess rainwater promptly
- Watering
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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Watering
Deep soak root zone when top layer dries, drain excess rainwater promptly
Fertilizing
FertilizingAll-purpose shrub fertilizer twice annually spring and mid summer
Pruning
PruningNo pruning required, but stems can be cut to the ground once flowering is over
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by seed or by division
Growing
GrowingWill tolerate a wide range of situations, and rarely needs staking; for best results grow in fertile, moist but well-drained soil in full sun
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
May be susceptible to hollyhock rust
Pests
May be susceptible to flea beetles
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