Malva arborea (Mediterranean Tree Mallow)

180 (300)cm, Mediterranean Tree Mallow (syn. Lavatera arborea) is a showy biannual to perennial woody, branching shrub with erect stems covered with numerous large, intense dark lilac, glossy flowers with purplish central stripes above dark green maple-like foliage. Native of the Mediterranean growing in open spots in coastal areas. For any rich, well drained soil in sull sun throughout the year. Best grown as perennial pot plants, keep drier in winter at a temperature minimum of some 5°C.
10 seeds per package.