Malva sylvestris, 'Zebrina'

Germination

Sow under glass. Surface sow onto compost which has been soaked and drained. Cover seeds lightly with soil. Place in a cold frame. Germination takes 7-21 days. Transplant seedlings when large enough to handle to 8cm pots and grow on. Plant out in early summer with 60cm spacing. Can be sown directly into prepared soil in late spring.

Growing

Water until established. Requires little attention.

Cultivation

Tidy up old stems and foliage in spring prior to new growth appearing.