Malva weinmanniana

Also Known As

Lavatera plebeia
Australian Hollyhock
Flood Mallow

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 3'-6'
W: 2'-4'

planting zones

9a-11

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Malva weinmanniana plant details

Malva weinmanniana is a broadleaf evergreen or semi-evergreen perennial with blue and green foliage. In spring and summer pink flowers emerge. Features fuzzy texture. Attracts bees, butterflies and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and regular - occasional water. Does well in average, gritty and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Malva weinmanniana

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: malvaceae
Foliage: evergreen or semi-evergreen blue and green
Mature size: 2 FT - 4 FT - wide, 3 FT - 6 FT - tall
Flowers: pink blooms in spring and summer

GROWING CONDITIONS for Malva weinmanniana

USDA Zones: 9a - 11
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: regular - occasional
Resistant to: deer
Soil needs: average, gritty and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A short lived but self seeding Winter growing perennial, native to much of southern Australia. The many branched, woody stems, carrying softly haired, shallowly lobed, palmate leaves, produce an abundance 5cm, pale pink, mallow-like flowers from early Spring until mid Summer. Adaptable to any well drained soil and sunny position. Seedlings are at their best in their second year after which I tend to remove them once they have dropped seed.