How long does Malva bloom?
These outstanding 2, bowl-shaped flowers are produced in abundance from early summer to frost on robust, shrub-like plants. Heat and drought are not a problem for this perennial. Though it is sometimes short-lived, Malva will self-seed readily assuring years of blooms. Malva ‘Zebrina’ is a delightful, woody-based perennial that adds both height and charm to your garden. With its low, spreading habit, this variety of mallow can grow up to 1-1.Malva has an naturalistic look, ideal for cottage garden borders, wildflower meadows, or wild gardens. It can also be grown in a container, though without the support of neighbouring plants may require support.Malva ‘Zebrina’ is a vigorous Short-Lived Perennial (often grown as a Hardy Annual). It usually lives for 2-3 years, but it is a brilliant self-seeder. Once you have one plant, it will drop seeds around its base, ensuring you have a permanent colony of these striped beauties popping up year after year.Plants in the genus Malva are somewhat shrubby, herbaceous annual, biennial, or perennial plants widespread throughout temperate Europe, Africa, and Asia. They bloom over a long season, are easy to grow, and tend to be short-lived, but replace themselves by freely self-sowing.
What to do with Malva after flowering?
Cut the whole plant down after flowering. Malva prefers consistently moist soil, though, once established, can be moderately drought tolerant. We recommend watering regularly throughout the first growing season, and then in very dry spells thereafter. Maintaining optimal soil moisture levels is essential for Malva’s winter care. Regularly check moisture levels using your finger or a moisture meter to ensure the soil is neither too dry nor too wet. Well-draining soil is vital to prevent waterlogging, which can harm the roots.