Plants > Perennials

musk mallow

Malva moschata

Low Maintenance

Genus: Malva
Family: Malvaceae

About this plant

M. moschata is an upright perennial with heart-shaped lower leaves, and pinnately lobed upper ones, with pale pink saucer-shaped flower to 6cm across in summer and early autumn

Growing Information

Height

0.5-1 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Hardiness

H5

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Soil

ClayChalkLoamSandy

pH

AcidAlkaline

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Neutral

Moisture

Poorly Drained

Aspect

West FacingSouth FacingNorth FacingEast Facing

Exposure

ShelteredExposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Short-lived but will self-seed. Suitable for mixed border or wildflower garden. Support if required

Pruning

No pruning required

Propagation

Propagate by seed or basal cuttings

Pests

Generally pest free

Diseases

May be subject to a rust and a leaf spot

Garden Uses

Uses

Ground CoverBanks SlopesWildflower Meadow

Planting Places

Outdoor

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumn

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.5-1 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Habit

Bushy

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years