It grows 60-100 cm (2-3 feet) high and produces large, pink-purple or white flowers, resembling hibiscus or hollyhock flowers.
The pink flower petals are crossed by darker purple veins.
Rose mallow is an abundant bloomer, having a long blooming period, from June all the way until September.
Growing tips:
- Though it is an annual, the rose mallow will reseed itself if left to do it.
- Saw the seed in early spring at the place where the plant will grow, it doesn't like replanting.
- Rose mallow is a very adaptable plant, there for very easy to grow. It does best in sandy or loamy soil but tolerates clay as well.
- No need for fertilizer and it is not picky about the PH level of the soil either.
- It prefers full sun to light shade and average moisture level.
11 comments:
I'll wager it looks very pretty tucked around nooks and crannies in a garden.
Honest Kathy, I have no idea what you mean, but it's OKAY.
It's very pretty.
Beautiful color Maia. My mother has something similar to these growing up a trellis in her yard.
Nice picture :)
I love it's gorgeous colour!
I always forget the name of these when I see them. Maybe your beautiful picture and great tips will help me remember!
Is it also called rose of sharon? Love the look.
Rosie
No Rosie, they are from the same family but Rose of Sharon is a different species.
Thanks for the visit.
Gorgeous blooms. Thank you for sharing the growing tips.
Very nice pink colors... I have not really ventured into growing the mallow as yet... one of these days...
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