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mallow [Blue Bird]

Malva Blue Bird ('Renlav')

Pollinator Friendly

Genus: Malva
Family: Malvaceae

About this plant

A bushy, semi-evergreen sub-shrub, with downy, palmately lobed leaves. Pale blue flowers with dark purple veining through the summer.

Growing Information

Height

0.5-1 Metres

Spread

0.5-1 Metres

Hardiness

H4

Foliage

Semi Evergreen

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Soil

ClayChalkLoamSandy

pH

NeutralAlkaline

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Acid

Moisture

Poorly DrainedWell Drained

Aspect

East FacingWest FacingSouth Facing

Exposure

Exposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Position in full sun, in well drained soil. In very cold areas mulch for winter protection.

Pruning

Pruning group 6

Propagation

Propagate by softwood cuttings

Pests

Generally pest-free

Diseases

May be susceptible to rust

Garden Uses

Uses

Cottage InformalFlower BordersGround CoverLow Maintenance

Planting Places

OutdoorWall Trained

Season of Interest

AutumnWinterSpringSummer

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.5-1 Metres

Spread

0.5-1 Metres

Habit

Bushy

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years