Hardy Herbaceous Perennial

• Flowers in : Summer

Description

Beautiful rich purple pink flowers, veined deep glossy purple, some loosely double like Old Fashioned Roses. Malva sylvestris Magic Hollyhock thrives easily in most soils providing a magnificent display.

Sowing Instructions

Sow from late winter to early spring 1.5mm (1/16in) deep in John Innes Seed Compost. Make sure that the compost is moist but not wet and seal in a polythene bag until after germination, which normally takes 15-21 days at 21C (70F).

Growing Instructions

Transplant when large enough to handle into 7.5cm (3 in) pots. Grow cool and later plant out 60cm (24in) apart into an ordinary but not rich soil in sun and some shelter.

Caution

Harmful if eaten.