Mallow

Masses of red-centred, white, hollyhock-like blooms up to 7cm across from June to September, ageing to soft pink. This lovely, long-flowering, semi-evergreen subshrub is excellent for a sunny shrub or mixed border. To prevent it from becoming straggly it's important to prune the previous year's flowered stems hard each spring.Position: full sunSoil: light, moderately-fertile, well-drained soilRate of growth: fast-growing Flowering period: June to September Flower colour: whiteOther features: lobed, grey-green leavesHardiness: fully hardyGarden care: In spring after all risk of severe frosts has passed cut back hard to within 30cm (12in) of ground level. After pruning apply a generous 5-7cm mulch of well-rotted garden compost or manure around the base of the plant. In exposed areas shorten branches by up to one half in autumn to minimise the risk of wind damageGoes well with: Hemerocallis ?µPink Damask', Eryngium planum 'Blauer Zwerg', Choisya ternata, Deutzia x magnifica, Stachys byzantina ?µSilver Carpet', Echinops ritro
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