Malva moschata, 'Appleblossom'

Genus: Malva

Species: moschata

Variety: 'Appleblossom'

Family Name: Malvaceae

Seed Catalogue No.: 844H

English Name(s): Musk Mallow

Hardiness: Hardy

Lifecycle: Perennial

Colour: Pink/Rose

Flowers: July, August, September

Lighting Conditions: Full Sun, Partial Sun

Soil Type: Clay, Chalk, Sand, Loam

Soil Acidity: Alkaline, Neutral, Acid

Moisture: Well-drained

Germination Instructions

Sow under glass. Surface sow onto compost which has been soaked and drained. Cover seeds lightly with soil. Place in a cold frame. Germination takes 7-21 days. Transplant seedlings when large enough to handle to 8cm pots and grow on. Plant out in early summer with 50cm spacing. Can be sown directly into prepared soil in late spring.

Growing Instructions

Water until established. Requires little attention.

Cultivation Instructions

Tidy up old stems and foliage in spring prior to new growth appearing.

When to Sow

• Sow Under Cover/Plant Indoors
• Direct Sow/Plant Outdoors
• Flowers/Harvest

Approximate number of seeds per packet: 119

Please note we pack the majority of our seeds by volume so the number of seeds indicated is only an approximation.