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Malva sylvestris var. mauritiana ‘Primley Blue’ (French Mallow)

Mallow 'Primley Blue', French Mallow 'Primley Blue', Hollyhock Mallow 'Primley Blue'

Malva sylvestris var. mauritiana 'Primley Bluen', Mallow 'Primley Blue', French Mallow 'Primley Blue', Hollyhock Mallow 'Primley Blue', Blue flowers, Purple Flowers,

Malva sylvestris var. mauritiana ‘Primley Blue’ (French Mallow) is an erect, bushy, biennial or perennial boasting attractive flower spikes adorned with 5-petaled, violet-blue flowers with striking darker veins. Blooming from summer to fall, the showy flowers, 2 in. across (5 cm), are produced in abundance in the leaf axils. The flowers are sterile and last longer, being unable to turn to seed. They are visited by many insects, especially bees for pollen. The leaves stand on long hairy footstalks, and are divided into 5-9 shallow lobes. This French Mallow is perfect for cottage or wildflower gardens. Excellent in containers too.

  • Grows up to 2 ft. high and wide (60 cm).
  • Performs best in full sun or part shade, in average, medium moisture, well-drained soils. Best flower color is obtained in full sun.
  • Easy to grow, Common Mallow is a welcomed addition to beds and borders, cottage gardens and wildflower meadows.
  • Virtually pest and disease free. Keep an eye out for hollyhock rust.
  • Propagate by division.

Requirements

Hardiness 4 - 8
Climate Zones 1, 1A, 1B, 2, 2A, 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Plant Type Perennials
Plant Family Malvaceae
Genus Malva
Common names Mallow
Exposure Full Sun, Partial Sun
Season of Interest Summer (Early, Mid, Late)
Fall
Height 1' - 2'
(30cm - 60cm)
Spread 1' - 2'
(30cm - 60cm)
Spacing 24" (60cm)
Maintenance Low
Water Needs Average
Soil Type Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil pH Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Drainage Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained
Characteristics Showy
Tolerance Rabbit
Attracts Bees, Butterflies
Garden Uses Beds And Borders, Patio And Containers
Garden Styles Prairie and Meadow, Informal and Cottage
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Alternative Plants to Consider

Malva sylvestris (Common Mallow)
Malva sylvestris var. mauritiana ‘Zebrina’ (Zebra Mallow)
Malva sylvestris var. mauritiana ‘Mystic Merlin’ (French Mallow)
Malva moschata (Musk Mallow)
Malva moschata f. alba (White Musk Mallow)

Recommended Companion Plants

Dianthus barbatus (Sweet William)
Helichrysum petiolare (Licorice Plant)
Geranium pratense ‘Plenum Violaceum’ (Meadow Cranesbill)
Rosa ‘Dorothy Perkins’ (Rambling Rose)

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Requirements

Hardiness 4 - 8
Climate Zones 1, 1A, 1B, 2, 2A, 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Plant Type Perennials
Plant Family Malvaceae
Genus Malva
Common names Mallow
Exposure Full Sun, Partial Sun
Season of Interest Summer (Early, Mid, Late)
Fall
Height 1' - 2'
(30cm - 60cm)
Spread 1' - 2'
(30cm - 60cm)
Spacing 24" (60cm)
Maintenance Low
Water Needs Average
Soil Type Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil pH Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Drainage Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained
Characteristics Showy
Tolerance Rabbit
Attracts Bees, Butterflies
Garden Uses Beds And Borders, Patio And Containers
Garden Styles Prairie and Meadow, Informal and Cottage
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Do I Need?
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