Do Malva come back every year?
Does malva come back each year? Perennial malva species die back for winter and reappear the following spring. They tend to be fairly short-lived (usually around 3-4 years), though if allowed to self-seed will usually remain a permanent presence in the garden. Malva prefers full sun, but also grows well in partial shade. Important is well-drained, slightly dry soil. Cut off spent flower stems to just below the upper leaves to encourage continuous flowering.You can also sow in the garden, then just let winter come over it and germination takes place in spring. Malva prefers full sun, but also grows well in partial shade. Important is well-drained, slightly dry soil. Cut off spent flower stems to just below the upper leaves to encourage continuous flowering.