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1 hour care
per year
per year
1m
Max height
Max height
0.5m
Max spread
Max spread
2-5 years
To maturity
To maturity
Plant details
Botanical name
Malva moschata
Other names
Musk mallow
Genus
Malva Malva
Species
M. moschata - M. moschata is a perennial with pale-pink, saucer-shaped flowers from summer to early autumn.
Malva moschata is: Deciduous
Habit
Upright
Flower
Pale-pink in Summer; Pale-pink in Autumn
Foliage
Green in Summer; Green in Autumn
How to care
Watch out for
Pests
Generally pest-free.
Leaf spot , Rust Leaf spot , Rust
General care
Pruning
If desired, cut back low as flowers fade to encourage a second flush of flowers.
Propagation methods
Basal cuttings, Seed
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Where to grow
Malva moschata (Musk mallow) will reach a height of 1m and a spread of 0.5m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Beds and borders, Bees (attract & feed bees), Cottage/Informal, Low Maintenance, Wildflower, Wildlife
Cultivation
Plant in free-draining soil in a sunny position. It may require support.
Soil type
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Full Sun
Aspect
South, East, West
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
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Botanical name
Malva moschata
Other names
Musk mallow
Genus
Malva Malva
Species
M. moschata - M. moschata is a perennial with pale-pink, saucer-shaped flowers from summer to early autumn.
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Upright
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Colour
Flower
Pale-pink in Summer; Pale-pink in Autumn
Foliage
Green in Summer; Green in Autumn
How to care
Watch out for
Pests
Generally pest-free.
Specific diseases
General care
Pruning
If desired, cut back low as flowers fade to encourage a second flush of flowers.
Propagation methods
Basal cuttings, Seed
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Where to grow
Malva moschata (Musk mallow) will reach a height of 1m and a spread of 0.5m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Beds and borders, Bees (attract & feed bees), Cottage/Informal, Low Maintenance, Wildflower, Wildlife
Cultivation
Plant in free-draining soil in a sunny position. It may require support.
Soil type
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Full Sun
Aspect
South, East, West
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
USDA zones
Zone 8, Zone 7, Zone 6, Zone 5, Zone 4, Zone 3
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