OSC Seeds Malva Sylvestris Zebrina Pkg.

Approximately 50 seeds/package (400 seeds/gram) Tender Perennial

A good back-of-the-border plant that grows to 150 cm tall. Strong, erect stems are loaded with 5 cm, cup-shaped, mauve-pink flowers that are heavily-veined with a velvety-purple. An old-fashioned favourite that is widely distributed in the Old World! Tender perennial hardy to Zone 5 with protection, or Zone 6 without. We suggest that in most places in Canada, Malva is best grown as an annual.

Sow indoors in a soil-less mix in February, germinating at 20°C for 10-20 days. After germination, grow under lights at a slightly cooler temperature before hardening off and transplanting out to a sunny site in the garden. Direct garden sow in early May, in a full sun to partially shaded location, in well-drained soil. A late fall sowing can also be attempted. Space the plants 30-45 cm apart in the garden.