Althaea cannabina – Marsh Mallow

Althaea cannabina  –  Hemp-leaved Marsh Mallow

Tall willowy stems of pale pink mallow flowers, cannabis shaped leaves, creates a transparent effect adding the lightest touch of movement to an arrangement.

Plant type: perennial

Site: full sun

Height: 180cm

Plant Spacing: 45cm

Sown to Grown: will flower in it’s 2nd year from an early spring sowing

Min. seeds per packet: 50 seeds

Growing tips: Needs cold treatment/stratification to germinate, best to overwinter in a cold frame. Self seeds freely, pot up and grow on seedlings when small as it has a deep tap root. Loves to grow in a well drained, sunny position.

Harvesting/Arranging tips: Make the most of the height and use in tall, airy arrangements.

Vase life: 7 days

Cost: £3.00