Malva moschata 'Snow White'
Short code: 7665
Height:
40cm/16"
Description:
A very compact plant with a long flowering period and masses of white flowers. Fleuroselect Quality Award. Common name: Mallow
Awards:
Fleuroselect Quality Award |
Sowing/Growing information | |
Sowing | Sow from May to July for flowering plants in June the following year or sow in January for a late flowering crop in July/August. Using a 286 plug tray or slightly larger sized unit, sow on to the surface of a moist well drained seed sowing compost lightly cover the seed with vermiculite and propagate at 15 to 18C. Germination should take place after 2 weeks. |
Growing | Grow on the seedlings in a lightly shaded area until they are established and fill the tray. Pot on in late August - September in to 1 litre pots or put 3 plugs in to 2 or 3 litre pots. Over winter in a well ventilated unheated glasshouse or tunnel for sales the following March / April or for flowering plants ready to sell in early May to June. |
Flowering Period | June to September |
Hardiness | Hardy Perennial |
Zone us | 4,5,6,7,8 |
Classification | |
Product | Seeds |
Genus | Malva |
Variety | Snow White |
Groups | |
Containers & Baskets | YES |
First Year Flowering Perennial | YES |
Caution | Harmful if eaten |