Palm-Leaf Marshmallow (Althaea cannabina) organic seeds
- Very robust mallow variety with pink blossoms and hemp-like leaves.
- Contents: Approx. 20 seeds
- Open-pollinated variety, seed tested regularly
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€5.99
Content: 20
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Product number: ALT02-BIO GTIN: 4251420514110
Description
Add a touch of elegance and natural charm to your garden with the hemp-leaved hollyhock also known as palm-leaf marshmallow. It is a lesser-known but fascinating plant from the Malvaceae family. This attractive plant impresses with tall, slender stems and delicate pink flowers, bringing a romantic flair to any garden. The leaves resemble those of the hemp plant, giving the plant its name. It can reach a height of up to 2 metres, making it an excellent choice for background plantings or as a focal point in flower beds. Not only a visual delight but also a magnet for bees and butterflies!
In addition to its decorative value, the hemp-leaved hollyhock is also appreciated in folk medicine, similar to other mallows. Its leaves and flowers can be used for teas and poultices.
The hemp-leaved hollyhock prefers sunny to semi-shaded locations and copes well with dry to moderately moist soil conditions. It is quite undemanding and can thrive even in less fertile soils.
In addition to its decorative value, the hemp-leaved hollyhock is also appreciated in folk medicine, similar to other mallows. Its leaves and flowers can be used for teas and poultices.
The hemp-leaved hollyhock prefers sunny to semi-shaded locations and copes well with dry to moderately moist soil conditions. It is quite undemanding and can thrive even in less fertile soils.
Plant profile
| Plant type | Herbaceous plant |
|---|---|
| Use | Cut flower, Fibre plant, Ornamental plant |
| Lifecycle | Hardy, Perennial |
| Species | Malvaceae |
| Region of origin | Asia, Caucasus, Eastern Europe, Southern Europe |
| Characteristics | Food for bees, Needs cold to germinate |
| Eventual height | 1-3 m |
| Flowering months | August, July, September |
| Winter hardiness zones | 6 (-23 bis -18 °C) |
Growing instructions
| When to sow outdoors | December, February, January, March, November, October |
|---|---|
| Sowing depth | 0.5 cm |
| Germination temperature | 15-20°C |
| Climate | Temperate |
| Soil type | Free-draining, Fresh, Humus-rich, Moist, Nutrient-rich |
| Sunlight | Full sun |
| Water requirement | Medium |
| Planting distance | 75 cm |
Sowing and care
Perennial. Direct sowing outdoors from October to February, as the plant needs temperatures below 5°C to germinate. Better to stratify if pre-culture indoors. Sowing depth: 0.5 cm. Planting distance: 80 cm. Tends to self-seed.
Other names
Botanical name: Althaea cannabina
German: Hanf-Stockmalve, Hanfblättriger Eibisch
English: palm-leaf marshmallow, hemp-leaved hollyhock
French: la Guimauve faux-chanvre, guimauve à feuilles de chanvre
Italian: Altea canapina, Malva canapina
Spanish: Matilla cañamera, Cañamera, cañamera ancha, cañamera angosta, cáñamo silvestre, malva cañamera, malvavisco cañamero, malví
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