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Mallow Wort
Botanical Name: Malva sylvestris
Type: Hardy Biennial / Short-Lived Perennial

Mallow Wort, also known as Common Mallow, produces an abundance of soft lavender-pink flowers with deep purple veining that bloom over lush, bushy foliage. This old-fashioned cottage garden favourite is loved by pollinators and gardeners alike, adding a graceful, natural charm to borders, wildflower plantings, and wildlife-friendly spaces. Reliable and easy to grow, it self-seeds gently, returning year after year with minimal effort.

Plant Details
Type: Hardy Biennial / Short-Lived Perennial
Height: 100–120cm
Spread: 30–40cm
Flowers: July - October
Position: Full sun to partial shade

Growing Information
Sow: April - May
Germination: 7–21 days at 15–20°C
Transplant/Thin: Thin to 30–40cm apart when seedlings are large enough to handle
Care: Low maintenance; water in dry periods and cut back after flowering to encourage fresh growth

Why You’ll Love It
Striking mauve-pink blooms with eye-catching veining
Loved by bees, butterflies & other pollinators
Self-seeds gently for naturalised planting
Adds a soft, airy look to wild and cottage-style gardens

Top Tip
Deadhead spent flowers to extend the blooming season and prevent excessive self-seeding if desired.

Perfect For
Wildlife gardens & wildflower meadows
Cottage-style borders
Naturalistic plantings
Low-maintenance pollinator patches

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