Malva moschata
Musk mallow
Malva Malva
M. moschata - M. moschata is a perennial with pale-pink, saucer-shaped flowers from summer to early autumn.
Malva moschata is: Deciduous
Upright
Pale-pink in Summer; Pale-pink in Autumn
Green in Summer; Green in Autumn
Generally pest-free.
Leaf spot , Rust Leaf spot , Rust
If desired, cut back low as flowers fade to encourage a second flush of flowers.
Basal cuttings, Seed
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Malva moschata (Musk mallow) will reach a height of 1m and a spread of 0.5m after 2-5 years.
Beds and borders, Bees (attract & feed bees), Cottage/Informal, Low Maintenance, Wildflower, Wildlife
Plant in free-draining soil in a sunny position. It may require support.
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Full Sun
South, East, West
Exposed, Sheltered
Hardy (H4)
Malva moschata
Musk mallow
Malva Malva
M. moschata - M. moschata is a perennial with pale-pink, saucer-shaped flowers from summer to early autumn.
Deciduous
Upright
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Pale-pink in Summer; Pale-pink in Autumn
Green in Summer; Green in Autumn
Generally pest-free.
If desired, cut back low as flowers fade to encourage a second flush of flowers.
Basal cuttings, Seed
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Malva moschata (Musk mallow) will reach a height of 1m and a spread of 0.5m after 2-5 years.
Beds and borders, Bees (attract & feed bees), Cottage/Informal, Low Maintenance, Wildflower, Wildlife
Plant in free-draining soil in a sunny position. It may require support.
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Full Sun
South, East, West
Exposed, Sheltered
Hardy (H4)
Zone 8, Zone 7, Zone 6, Zone 5, Zone 4, Zone 3
Malva moschata (Musk 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.
Malva moschata (Musk 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.
Malva moschata (Musk mallow)
Sugarbeet webworm; Weevil; Australian tomato; Weevil; vegetable
Listroderes costirostris
Insect
Absent
2
3
Awareness needs to be maintained due to the risk of entry as a 'hitchhiker' and monitoring of the pest in countries where it is known to be present.
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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