Description

Rose mallow is a shrub-like perennial with multiple stems arising from a single crown. Large, heart-shaped leaves. 4-6″ flowers that may be pink or white, with a burgundy center. Individual flowers last only for one day, but flowers appear consistently throughout the season. Needs consistent moisture and well-drained soil. Pinch back growing tips when they reach 8” and again at 12” if bushy plants are desired. Appreciates good air circulation. New growth shoots are slow to emerge in spring. However, once new growth begins, it proceeds quite rapidly. In spring, cut back old stems to 4-6 inches tall before new growth appears. Do not trim back in fall. Attracts hummingbirds and bees. ‘Cranberry Crush’ has near-black buds which open to glossy, deep scarlet red, 7-8″ wide flowers with heavily overlapping petals. Blossoms are set against glossy deep green, leathery, maple-like leaves with slight purple overtones. Since it is an indeterminate bloomer, the flowers are produced at the nodes all up the flowering stems rather than just at the top like some other cultivars. Height: 4 ft. Spread: 4-5 ft. Family: Malvaceae Bloom time: mid summer to late fall Sun: full sun to part shade Water: medium Deer resistant photo credit: Walters Gardens