Zebrina Malva

A fascinating heirloom cottage garden plant with lavender-pink petals and exotic maroon veins that are very long blooming. This striking, out-of-the-ordinary plant grows to 3-4 feet.  25 seeds   PLANTING Malva sylvestris Perennial, Zones 4-7 Germination: 7-21 days Germination Temperature: Optimum soil temperatures 70-75ºF Seed Planting Depth: Sow on the surface, seeds need light to germinate Starting Indoors: Start indoors 6-8 weeks before the last frost. Provide 70-75ºF soil temperatures until germination. Transplant 12-18” apart after the last frost. Sowing Outdoors: Direct sow outdoors in mid-spring or fall. Sow a few seeds every 12”. Thin to the strongest seedling Growth Habit: Upright branching Height and Width: 36-48” by 12-24” Spacing: 12-18” apart Light Needs: Full sun Soil Needs: Average to fertile, well-drained  Approximate days to flower from seed: Blooms in the second season may bloom the first season when started early indoors Uses: Cut flowers, cottage and wildflower gardens, borders, attracts bees and butterflies Care: Pinch back the seedlings to encourage more branching. Drought tolerant once established. Deadhead to encourage more flower production. Self-seeds