MARSH MALLOW FLOWER -

(50 seeds)

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Old fashioned favourite with a story to tell

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Have you ever wondered why marshmallows got their name? In olden times, people used the root of this plant as a thickener for the candies Read More

Have you ever wondered why marshmallows got their name? In olden times, people used the root of this plant as a thickener for the candies we know today. And when times got tough, they would eat the marsh mallow root as a famine food and use it as a medicine. Today, we use this plant as an attractive perennial ornamental thanks to its lovely flowers. It's ideal for planting in damp or boggy areas because its natural habitat is you guessed it! Marshy!

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Quantity

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Days to Flower

12-18 months

Days to Harvest

Plant Spacing

30cm

Position/Sunlight

Full Sun

Plant Height

90cm

Watering

Medium

Flower Colour

Pink

Plant Spacing

30cm

Plant Height

90cm

Additional Features

Butterfly Lovers, Herbs, Edible, Heirloom, Ornamental

Product Details

Common Name: MARSH MALLOW FLOWER -

Seeds Per Packet: Approx 50

Days to Flower: 12-18 months

Watering: Medium

Flower Colour: Pink

Plant Spacing: 30cm

Additional Features: Butterfly Lovers, Herbs, Edible, Heirloom, Ornamental

Scientific Name: Althaea officinalis

Germination Time: 21-30 days

Position/Sunlight: Full Sun

Plant Height: 90cm

Sow Depth: Just Cover

Best Months to Plant – Marsh Mallow Flower
Climate Zone	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct
Cool/Mountain	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Temperate					✓	✓	✓
Arid	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Subtropical					✓	✓	✓
Tropical					✓	✓

Cool/Mountain – Marsh Mallow Flower
Method	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct
Start in trays	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Plant out transplants	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Direct sow	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓

Temperate – Marsh Mallow Flower
Method	Jul	Aug	Sep
Start in trays	✓	✓	✓
Plant out transplants	✓	✓	✓
Direct sow	✓	✓	✓

Arid – Marsh Mallow Flower
Method	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct
Start in trays	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Plant out transplants	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Direct sow	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓

Subtropical – Marsh Mallow Flower
Method	Jul	Aug	Sep
Start in trays	✓	✓	✓
Plant out transplants	✓	✓	✓
Direct sow	✓	✓	✓

Tropical – Marsh Mallow Flower
Method	Jul	Aug
Start in trays	✓	✓
Plant out transplants	✓	✓
Direct sow	✓	✓

Growing Information

How to Sow

Mix seeds with damp sand and keep in the fridge for 4-6 weeks. Sow direct or in containers and just cover the seeds with soil.

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How to Sow

Mix seeds with damp sand and keep in the fridge for 4-6 weeks. Sow direct or in containers and just cover the seeds with soil.

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