Malope trifida 'Series'
Annual Malope
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Annual Malope (Malope trifida 'Series') - Description
A summer display of mallow-like flowers that linger till frost. Blushed, satiny 3" blooms with vividly etched veins and curved margins.
Annual Malope (Malope trifida 'Series') - Blooming
Blooms paper-thin, trumpet-shaped flowers in colors ranging from pink or violet-blue to white. The flowers are often veined if grown in deep shade. Deadheading prolongs flowering. In sites with cool weather, repeat seed sowings for further blooming.
Annual Malope (Malope trifida 'Series') - Growth
Tall, bushy annuals and perennials. Malope grows best in full sun, but tolerates partial shade. Flourishes in coastal conditions and does poorly in areas with hot, humid summers. Works well at the front or middle of an annual or mixed border. They will self-seed and produce long-lasting flowers that are suitable for cutting.
Annual Malope (Malope trifida 'Series') - Planting
Malopes are sown by seed in the spring as temperatures begin to warm (55-64°F (12-18°C)). Cover the seeds with a light layer of soil or compost.
Annual Malope (Malope trifida 'Series') - Pest
Prone to aphids and rust.
Annual Malope (Malope trifida 'Series') - Interesting facts
Malope is native in areas from the Mediterranean to Western Asia. There are only 4 known species. Mallows occur on rocky limestone slopes, in thickets of shrubs, and in arable fields.
Annual Malope (Malope trifida 'Series') - Soil and irrigation
Does best with well-drained soils and can withstand some drought.
