Malope trifida 'Vulcan'
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An erect, stout-stemmed, hardy annual to 90cm tall, with lobed, hairy leaves. From summer to autumn it produces broadly trumpet-shaped, cerise-pink flowers with silky petals; the flowers are particularly attractive to pollinating insects
Scientific classification
- Species
- Malope trifida 'Vulcan' (Malope trifida 'Vulcan')
- Genus
- Malope
- Family
- Malvaceae
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- Toxicity
- Annual Biennial
- Plant type
- 0.5-1 metres
- Height
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Spread
- Deciduous
- Foliage
- Columnar upright
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn
- Season of interest
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of Malope trifida 'Vulcan'
Distribution map
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of Malope trifida 'Vulcan'
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Malope trifida 'Vulcan' care guide
- Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
- Watering
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Fertilizing
FertilizingBalanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer
Pruning
PruningDeadhead to prolong flowering
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by sowing seed under glass in early spring, or in situ in late spring or late summer
Growing
GrowingGrow in moderately fertile, moist but well-drained soil in full sun. May require support
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
May be susceptible to rust diseases
Pests
May be susceptible to aphids
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