Overview
Malva 'Moody Blue' is a bushy shrubs in the genus Malva, part of the Malvaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Malva 'Moody Blue' grows best in full sun, and tolerates loam soils and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H5. Suggested uses include coastal, cottage and informal garden, wildflower meadow, wildlife gardens and flower borders and beds.
About
Malva 'Moody Blue' is a bushy deciduous shrub cultivar within the Malva genus, known for its rounded, typically lobed leaves and five-petalled flowers that appear in clusters at stem ends or leaf axils. It thrives in full sun and prefers fertile, moist but well-drained loam soil with a neutral pH. Hardy to UK zone H5, this cultivar suits a variety of garden settings including coastal, cottage, wildflower meadows, and flower borders. It flowers through summer and autumn, adding seasonal interest to both exposed and sheltered aspects facing any direction.
About the genus
Malva is a genus of herbaceous or woody, annual, biennial, and perennial plants in the family Malvaceae. It is one of several closely related genera in the family to bear the common English name mallow. The genus is widespread throughout the temperate, subtropical and tropical regions of Africa, Asia and Europe.
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Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Malva
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil type
- Loam
- Soil pH
- Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing, East-facing, North-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Exposed, Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H5
Plant details
Malva 'Moody Blue' size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Shrubs
- Habit
- Bushy
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Suggested uses
- Coastal, Cottage and informal garden, Wildflower meadow, Wildlife gardens, Flower borders and beds
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Malva 'Moody Blue'
- Propagation
- Seed, Softwood cuttings from stems or basal shoots in early summer
- Pest resistance
- Aphids
- Disease resistance
- Stem rot, Rust, Soil-borne fungal diseases
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Malva 'Moody Blue'?
Malva 'Moody Blue' prefers full sun. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.
What soil does Malva 'Moody Blue' need?
Malva 'Moody Blue' grows best in loam soil. It prefers neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.
Is Malva 'Moody Blue' hardy in the UK?
Malva 'Moody Blue' has an RHS hardiness rating of H5, meaning it is hardy in most of the UK, tolerating -15 to -10°C.
How do I propagate Malva 'Moody Blue'?
Seed, Softwood cuttings from stems or basal shoots in early summer.