French hollyhock 'Mystic merlin'

Malva sylvestris

How to grow French hollyhock 'Mystic merlin'

  • Partial Sun

once established it is a beautiful and hardworking plant Great for back of the border or as a specimen plant. Can grow in clay or poor soil in sun or part shade.

Keep in mind when planting that Mystic merlin is thought of as hardy, so this plant will survive close to or on freezing temperatures.

Growing Mystic merlin from seed

sow from late winter to spring. Keep moist and cover with a bag or in a greenhouse.

By our calculations, you should look at sowing Mystic merlin about 49 days before your last frost date.

Transplanting Mystic merlin

when it gets big enough, plant into individual pots and grow in cool conditions. When ready plant in sun in ordinary but not rich garden soil. Will need shelter from winds.

Ensure that temperatures are mild and all chance of frost has passed before planting out, as Mystic merlin is a hardy plant.

Harvesting Mystic merlin

Other Names for French hollyhock 'Mystic merlin'

Hollyhock, Malva sylvestris

Footnotes


HARMFUL IF EATEN******