greater musk mallow

Also known as: hollyhock mallow; vervain mallow

A perennial with erect or spreading stems to 120cm, sometimes more. Upper leaves usually very deeply divided, soft green. Flowers bright pink, saucer-shaped, in axillary and terminal clusters and produced over a long flowering season. Flowers and leaves similar to those of the native M. moschata, but on a much taller plant

Scientific classification

Species: greater musk mallow (Malva alcea)
Genus: Malva
Family: Malvaceae

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Toxicity: Herbaceous Perennial
Plant type: 1-1.5 metres
Height: 0.5-1 metres
Spread: Deciduous
Foliage: Bushy
Habit: Spring · Summer · Autumn
Season of interest: Full sun
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Distribution of greater musk mallow

Distribution map

Southeastern Europe, Turkey, Caucasus

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Culture

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Toxicity

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Quick identification of greater musk mallow

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greater musk mallow care guide

Moderate regular watering, more in hot flowering weather
Watering: Full sun
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Watering

Moderate regular watering, more in hot flowering weather

Fertilizing

Light balanced feed in spring and midsummer

Pruning

Prune back flowered stems in the autumn

Propagation

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

Growing

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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