Palm-Leaf Marshmallow (Althaea cannabina) organic seeds

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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

4,99 €

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SKU: ALT02-BIO

GTIN: 4251420514110

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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.

Plant description

Species:	Malvaceae
Plant type:	Herbaceous plant
Region of origin:	Asia Caucasus Southern Europe Eastern Europe
Special features:	Needs cold to germinate Food for bees
Use:	Fibre plant Cut flower Ornamental plant
Climate:	Temperate
Lifecycle:	Perennial Hardy
Winter hardiness zones:	6 (-23 bis -18 °C)
Flowering months:	July August September
Eventual height:	1-3 m

Growing advice

Soil type:	Fresh Nutrient-rich Free-draining Humus-rich Moist
Sowing depth:	0.5 cm
Planting distance:	75 cm
Sunlight:	Full sun
When to sow outdoors:	January February March October November December
Water requirement:	Medium
Germination temperature:	15-20°C

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
Spanish names:	Matilla Cañamera, Cañamera, Cañamera Ancha, Cañamera Angosta, Cáñamo Silvestre, Malva Cañamera, Malvavisco Cañamero, Malví
Italian names:	Altea Canapina, Malva Canapina

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Manufacturer information: Magic Garden Seeds GmbH | Junkersstraße 7 | Regensburg, Germany, 93055 | service@magicgardenseeds.com | https://www.magicgardenseeds.com

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