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Malva sylvestris subsp. mauritiana 'Bibor Felho'

 
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Family: Malvaceae (mal-VAY-see-ee) (Info)
Genus: Malva (MAL-vuh) (Info)
Species: sylvestris subsp. mauritiana
Cultivar: Bibor Felho
Additional cultivar information: (aka Purple Cloud)

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Category:
Biennials
Perennials

Height:
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)

Spacing:
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

Hardiness:
USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 °C (-30 °F)
USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 °C (-25 °F)
USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)

Sun Exposure:
Sun to Partial Shade

Danger:
Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color:
Purple

Bloom Time:
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Mid Fall

Foliage:
Herbaceous

Other details:
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Soil pH requirements:
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)

Patent Information:
Unknown - Tell us

Propagation Methods:
From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
From seed; direct sow after last frost

Seed Collecting:
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds

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Gardeners' Notes:

RatingAuthorComment
Positive MalvaFan On Sep 21, 2005, MalvaFan from Morrice, MI wrote:

The color is interesting as most gardeners are familiar with BIbor Felho's cousin Zebrina. I like the long blooming time and the prolific nature of the malvas.

Positive Weezingreens On Aug 30, 2002, Weezingreens from Seward, AK (Zone 3b) wrote:

Hollyhocks seldom winter over in Seward, Alaska, so they aren't likely to return a second season to bloom. Although the Sylvestris doesn't seem to winter over here, either it is a perennial that blooms the first year, making it a wonder annual for us. It blooms prolifically, and it grows to an impressive height of 6 ft. or more.

Seeds form in a donut shape inside the husks of the spent blooms. Allow to dry on plant and harvest when brown.

Regional...

This plant has been said to grow in the following regions:

Seward, Alaska
Martinez, California
Morrice, Michigan
Kalama, Washington



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