Malva trimestris
Rose mallow
It is an annual growing to 120 cm (47 in) tall by 45 cm (18 in) wide, producing shallow funnel-shaped flowers in summer, in shades of white and pink, with maroon centres and maroon veining on the petals.[4] The Latin trimestris literally means "of three months", referring to the growing and flowering period.[5]This plant is widely cultivated, often under the name Lavatera trimestris. Numerous cultivars have been developed for garden use, all of which are annuals to be sown in spring for flowering the same year.
Contributed by @mrz
-
Full sun
-
Frequent watering
-
A little frost hardy: 32F (0°C)
-
Light and free draining
Common name
Rose mallow
Latin name
Malva trimestris
type
Annual
family
Malvaceae
ph
6.0 - 7.0 Acid - Neutral
-
Light
Full sun
-
Frost
A little frost hardy: 32F (0°C)
-
Soil
Light and free draining
-
Water
Frequent watering
Plant & bloom calendar
-
Best time to plant
full grown dimensions
45.00 M
120.00 M
Malva trimestris
It is an annual growing to 120 cm (47 in) tall by 45 cm (18 in) wide, producing shallow funnel-shaped flowers in summer, in shades of white and pink, with maroon centres and maroon veining on the petals.[4] The Latin trimestris literally means "of three months", referring to the growing and flowering period.[5]This plant is widely cultivated, often under the name Lavatera trimestris. Numerous cultivars have been developed for garden use, all of which are annuals to be sown in spring for flowering the same year.
mrz