Malva sylvestris - Wax mallow

continental : We suggest to water the Malva sylvestris very frequently, since it prefers fresh and humid soils; during the cold season water only if necessary, however avoiding the substrate to dry out completely.

alpine : Waterings shall be very frequent from April to September, trying to maintain the soil constantly humid, however avoiding water excesses; during the rest of the year we can water them occasionally

mediterranean : It is advisable very frequent and generous waterings, to maintain the soil constantly humid. We can decrease waterings in winter.

continental : The Malva sylvestris needs to be exposed to direct sunlight for many hours a day to have a luxuriant growth
These plants are grown outside during spring and summer without any problem; in case of frost place them in a sheltered location, or cover them with frost cloth.

alpine : The Malva sylvestris prefer very bright locations, where they can receive direct sunlight.
It is advisable to grow these plants outside during spring and summer; since they do not tolerate the frost shelter them since the autumn, in the greenhouse or inside.

mediterranean : They bear few hours of half-darkness, but need at least few hours a day of direct sunlight.
We remind that these plants do not tolerate frost; therefore in case of frosts cover the aerial part with frost cloth.

Feed Malva sylvestris : We suggest to fertilize the shrubs using long lasting fertilizers; usually it is supplied a fertilizing at the end of winter and a second one at the end of summer; in both cases it is used an organic fertilizer or a slow-release fertilizer.