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Malope 'Vulcan'
Malope 'Vulcan'
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Malope 'Vulcan'

Malope trifida
Malope was recommended in 1935 by garden maven Louise Beebe Wilder for its quick bloom and long flowering season! A relative of Lavatera, it has trumpets of glistening striped petals each narrowing at the base to allow the bright green calyx to shine through. 'Vulcan' has larger flowers than the species and a good branching habit.
SKU #S289
$3.25
Details
Approximate Seeds Per Packet
119
Lifecycle
Annual
Annual Hardiness
Hardy Annual
Mature Size
2-4' h x 1-1.5' w
Sun
Full sun to partial shade
Soil
Regular to rich, moist, well-drained
Season
Summer
Color
Magenta
Features
Great Cut Flower
Attracts Butterflies
Attracts Bees
SOWING INSTRUCTIONS
Depth:
Just cover.
Sprout Time:
35-50 days
Seed To Bloom:
12 weeks
Starting Indoors:
Start indoors in pots 6-8 weeks before last frost. Keep at 35-40°F for 3 weeks, then 65-70°F. Alternately, chill seeds in a plastic bag in the refrigerator for three weeks before sowing at room temperature.
Starting Outdoors:
Recommended. Direct sow 2-3 weeks before last frost.
WHEN TO SET OUTSIDE
After last frost.
PLACEMENT & CULTIVATION
A beloved classic cottage garden flower with roots in the Mediterranean, Malope transforms into a semi-shrub studded with clusters of satiny blossoms throughout the summer. In areas with cooler temperatures and lower humidity, its beauty shines in the middle of the border or as part of a cutting garden, especially when planted in the well-draining, light soil that encourages its growth. Butterflies and bees will be frequent visitors. Provide plenty of air circulation around the plants, as this will help prevent disease. Regular deadheading or cutting for bouquets will extend its blooming period. As a bonus, you can pluck a few blossoms to use as extravagant edible garnishes.
Final Spacing:
1-1.5'
Water Requirements:
Medium Water Use
Watering Details:
About 1" per week
Soil pH:
Not particular about pH.
Fertilizer:
Mix in a couple of inches of compost or some organic fertilizer before planting.
Diseases & Pests:
Sometimes affected by rust leaf spots that can be prevented by spraying with an organic fungicide.
When to Cut for Bouquets:
Cut when several flowers on a stem are open.