Malva sylvestris ssp. mauritiana (Mauritanian Mallow)
A striking, long-flowering perennial known for its deep purple, satiny blooms etched with darker veining. Flowering generously from early summer into autumn, it brings rich colour and a soft, cottage-garden feel to beds and borders. Easy to grow, resilient, and much loved by bees, it thrives in full sun and well-drained soil.
Height: 80–120 cm
Bloom Time: Early summer–autumn
Uses: Cottage gardens, pollinator plantings, mixed borders
Malva sylvestris ssp. mauritiana (Mauritanian Mallow)
A striking, long-flowering perennial known for its deep purple, satiny blooms etched with darker veining. Flowering generously from early summer into autumn, it brings rich colour and a soft, cottage-garden feel to beds and borders. Easy to grow, resilient, and much loved by bees, it thrives in full sun and well-drained soil.
Height: 80–120 cm
Bloom Time: Early summer–autumn
Uses: Cottage gardens, pollinator plantings, mixed borders