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    MALVA moschata
    MALVA moschata 'Alba'
    MALVA moschata 'Alba'
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    MALVA moschata 'Alba'

    Commonly known as Musk mallow

    AWARD
    Cut leaves, fragrant pure white flowers
     
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    • Good to know
      The native mallow. Wildlife plant. Nectar and pollen for insects. Provide support
    • Pests & Diseases
      Rust, leaf spot.
    • Place of origin
      Europe, northwestern Africa.
    • White
    • Saucer-shaped
      4-6cm (1½-2½in) across in axillary clusters.
    • Border
      Suitable for a mixed or herbaceous border
    • Cottage garden
    • Fully hardy
    • Height
      90cm (36in)
    • Spread
      60cm (24in)
    • Herbaceous
      Early in the year, typically January till end of March, herbaceous plants might be supplied in 9cm pots to ensure timely despatch.
      Erect, bushy, woody-based perennial. Heart-shaped lower leaves to 10cm (4in) long.
    • Hardy - cold winter
      Hardy in most places throughout the UK even in severe winters. May not withstand open/exposed sites or central/northern locations. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -15°C (5°F)
    • Scented flowers
    • Summer Seasonal Interest
    • Fertile moist well-drained soil
    • Full sun
    • Bee friendly
    • Rabbit Resistant
    • Mature Size
      90cm (36in)
      		 Herbaceous - guide for size not form Watering Can
        60cm (24in)
      		  
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    Useful extras...

    Fertilisers & Feeds - Vitax
    Q4 Pelleted Fertiliser
    A useful fertiliser suitable for use on a wide variety of plants. Q4 provides all the nutrients and trace elements essential for vigorous growth, abundant flowering and ripening of fruit.
    0.9 kg
    £6.00
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    2.5 kg
    £13.00
    Unavailable
    4.5 kg
    £25.00
    Vermin & Pest Control
    Slug Pellets
    Slug killer blue mini pellets are easy to use and give effective control of slugs and snails. Ideal in garden, conservatory or greenhouse.
    800g
    £6.50
    Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
    Wildflower Mini Meadow
    Creates a mini-meadow for attracting bees, butterflies and bugs to your garden. 200g sachet which will cover 3 square metres. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi.
    3m²
    £7.00
    10m²
    £15.50
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