How to Grow Annual Mallow (Lavatera Trimestris)

Like a hollyhock on steroids, this beautiful plant has big, lush flowers and rich colors that visitors will notice right away. It's also known as bush mallow. Annual mallow comes in a variety of colors, including rich pinks and reds, as well as striking whites; many have a lovely veined pattern. It grows 2 to 3 feet high.

Fertilizers
Garden Stakes
Seeds
Watering Cans
Twine

Instructions

- 1
  Look for seedlings at your local nursery in the spring - starting with seedling is the easiest way to plant mallow.
- 2
  Consider starting mallow from seed as an alternative. It's fairly easy, even for beginners.
- 3
  Plant seedlings 10 to 12 inches apart in dry soil that's only moderately rich; plant after your region's last frost date.
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  Start seeds in peat pots indoors six to eight weeks before the last frost date. Transplant seedlings into garden after last frost.
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  Water only when soil becomes very dry.
- 6
  Stake plants if they show signs of toppling. Simply take a wooden stake, drive it into the ground near the plant, and tie the plant to the stake with soft twine or plastic strips.
- 7
  Pull plants out of the garden after the first frost.

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