Overview
Malva moschata is a bushy herbaceous perennial in the genus Malva, part of the Malvaceae family, with deciduous foliage. It typically grows around 0.8 m tall. Malva moschata grows best in full sun, and tolerates loam and sand soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H5. Suggested uses include wildflower meadow, wildlife gardens and flower borders and beds. It is native to Albania, Austria, Belarus, Belgium, Bulgaria, Corse, Czechia-Slovakia, France, Germany, Great Britain, Greece and Italy.
About
Malva moschata, the musk mallow or musk-mallow, is a species of flowering plant in the family Malvaceae. It is a herbaceous plant producing pink, five-petaled flowers in summer.
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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, Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing, East-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H5
Plant details
Malva moschata size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- herbaceous perennial
- Habit
- Bushy
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Height
- 0.8 m
- Suggested uses
- Wildflower meadow, Wildlife gardens, Flower borders and beds
- Native to
- Albania, Austria, Belarus, Belgium, Bulgaria, Corse, Czechia-Slovakia, France, Germany, Great Britain, Greece, Italy
- Fragrance
- musk-scented flowers
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Malva moschata
- Cultivation
- Prefers well-drained soil and full sun; avoid waterlogged conditions; can be grown from seed or softwood cuttings; deadhead to prolong flowering
- Pruning
- Cut back after flowering to maintain shape and encourage new growth
- Propagation
- Seed, Softwood cuttings
- Pest resistance
- Aphids
- Disease resistance
- Stem rot, Rust, Soil-borne fungal diseases
Frequently asked questions
How do I grow Malva moschata?
Prefers well-drained soil and full sun; avoid waterlogged conditions; can be grown from seed or softwood cuttings; deadhead to prolong flowering.
Where is the best place to plant Malva moschata?
Malva moschata prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Malva moschata need?
Malva moschata grows best in loam and sand soil. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.
How do I prune Malva moschata?
Cut back after flowering to maintain shape and encourage new growth.
How big does Malva moschata grow?
Malva moschata reaches a height of 0.8 m.
Is Malva moschata hardy in the UK?
Malva moschata 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 moschata?
Seed, Softwood cuttings.