Althaea officinalis
Marsh mallow, Romney marsh, Bismalva, Guimauve, Joseph's staff, Mauve, Mortification root, White mallow, Wymot, Wymote, Althaea kragujevacensis, Althaea taurinensis
Althaea Althaea
A. officinalis - A. officinalis is an erect, deciduous perennial with lobed, toothed, softly hairy, grey-green leaves and clusters of pale lilac-pink flowers from midsummer into autumn.
Althaea officinalis is: Deciduous
Erect
White, Flushed pink in Summer
Grey-green in Summer
Capsid bug , Caterpillars , Flea beetles , Slugs Capsid bug , Caterpillars , Flea beetles , Slugs
Susceptible to a rust.
Cut back to the base after flowering.
Seed
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Althaea officinalis (Marsh mallow) will reach a height of 2.5m and a spread of 0.5m after 1-2 years.
Beds and borders, Bog garden, Coastal, Cottage/Informal, Waterside, Wildlife
Plant in damp, moist soil in full sun. Staking is advised,particularly in windy locations.
Clay, Loamy, Sandy
Boggy damp conditions, Moist but well-drained, Moisture-retentive
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Full Sun
South, East, West
Exposed, Sheltered
Hardy (H4)
We do not currently have companion plants added for this plant.
Althaea officinalis
Marsh mallow, Romney marsh, Bismalva, Guimauve, Joseph's staff, Mauve, Mortification root, White mallow, Wymot, Wymote, Althaea kragujevacensis, Althaea taurinensis
Althaea Althaea
A. officinalis - A. officinalis is an erect, deciduous perennial with lobed, toothed, softly hairy, grey-green leaves and clusters of pale lilac-pink flowers from midsummer into autumn.
Deciduous
Erect
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White, Flushed pink in Summer
Grey-green in Summer
Capsid bug , Caterpillars , Flea beetles , Slugs
Susceptible to a rust.
Cut back to the base after flowering.
Seed
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Althaea officinalis (Marsh mallow) will reach a height of 2.5m and a spread of 0.5m after 1-2 years.
Beds and borders, Bog garden, Coastal, Cottage/Informal, Waterside, Wildlife
Plant in damp, moist soil in full sun. Staking is advised,particularly in windy locations.
Clay, Loamy, Sandy
Boggy damp conditions, Moist but well-drained, Moisture-retentive
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Full Sun
South, East, West
Exposed, Sheltered
Hardy (H4)
Zone 9, Zone 8, Zone 7, Zone 6, Zone 5, Zone 4, Zone 3
Althaea officinalis (Marsh mallow)
Lance nematode; Nematode; Lance
Hoplolaimus spp.
Nematode
Absent
2
4
Nematode species potentially affecting a wide variety of crops; prohibition of soil likely to mitigate risk substantially; keep under review in light of interceptions or findings should they occur in the EU.
Althaea officinalis (Marsh mallow)
cotton mealybug
Phenacoccus solenopsis
Insect
Absent
3
3
Watching brief for potential impact on tomato production in the Mediterranean. Other southern European countries likely to be more at risk. Precautionary action will be taken on findings on planting material to protect glasshouse crops and botanical gardens.
Althaea officinalis (Marsh mallow)
Epicauta atomaria
Insect
Absent
1
3
South American blister beetle; affecting solanaceous crops which (as plants for planting) are prohibited from entering the UK.
Our plants are under greater threat than ever before. There is increasing movement of plants and other material traded from an increasing variety of sources. This increases the chances of exotic pests arriving with imported goods and travellers, as well as by natural means. Shoot is working with Defra to help members to do their part in preventing the introduction and spread of invasive risks.
Traveling or importing plants? Please read "Don't risk it" advice here
Suspected outbreak? Click here for contact details to report to the relevant authority.
Date updated: 7th March 2019 For more information visit: https://planthealthportal.defra.gov.uk/
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Soil types: | Clay, Loamy, Sandy | Tell us... |
Soil drainage: | Boggy damp conditions, Moist but well-drained, Moisture-retentive | Tell us... |
Soil pH: | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral | Tell us... |
Light: | Full Sun | Tell us... |
Aspect: | South, East, West | Tell us... |
Exposure: | Exposed, Sheltered | Tell us... |
Hardiness: | Hardy (H4) | Tell us... |
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