Malva olbia 'Lilac Lady'

A compact, upright, bushy, short-lived semi-evergreen perennial to around 120cm in height, with grey-green lobed foliage. Masses of lilac-purple flowers with darker purple streaks appear from July through to September
Size
Ultimate height
1–1.5 metresTime to ultimate height
1–2 yearsUltimate spread
0.5–1 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drained, Well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
Spring | Green Grey Silver | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Summer | Purple | Green Grey Silver | ||
Autumn | Green Grey Silver Yellow | |||
Winter | Green Grey Silver Yellow |
Position
- Full sun
- Partial shade
Aspect
South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
ShelteredDrought resistance
Yes Hardiness
H5Botanical details
- Family
- Malvaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Semi evergreen
- Habit
- Bushy
- Genus
Malva can be annuals, biennials or perennials, with rounded, often palmately lobed leaves and 5-petalled, open funnel-shaped flowers in the leaf axils or in terminal racemes
- Name status
Accepted
How to grow
Cultivation
Thrives in light, moderately fertile, well drained soil in full sun to part shade, although the flower colours will be more intense if grown in full sun; may need support if grown in richer soils (see staking perennials). Shelter from cold winds in areas prone to frost
Propagation
Propagate by seed in spring or autumn, or by softwood cuttings in summer
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Cottage and informal garden
- Flower borders and beds
Pruning
No pruning required
Pests
May be susceptible to aphids
Diseases
May be susceptible to hollyhock rust and soil-borne fungal diseases
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