About of the Malope
The malope is a favorite at the Jardins du Grand-Portage. This plant displays magnificent pink flowers, beautifully veined with purple. Plant height: 45 cm.
Growing tips for the Malope
Suggested time*
early April
Suggested sowing
Interior
Days to maturity*
75 days
Distance between plants
30 cm
Exposure
partial shade|sun
Sowing depth
Three times the size of the seed.
Ideal germination temperature
From 15 to 21℃
Number of seeds
± 75
Growing cycle
Annual
Family
Malvaceae (Malope trifida)
Seed storage
In a dry place away from light.
Seed shelf life
2 years minimum
*The suggested time concerns zone 4b. For zone 5 you can start 2 weeks earlier and in zone 3 delay by 2 weeks. The number of days indicated is calculated from planting in the garden.
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