Althea cannabina

from £5.90

Clump forming herbaceous perennial, native to the Mediterranean. Very tall, upright stems are adorned with pale pink mallow-like flowers from July through until October.

An excellent choice for the back of a border, adding height, movement and colour. Creates a haze of flowers similar in habit to Verbena bonariensis. Stands well through the winter. Cut back in late winter/early spring. Freely self-seeds.

Full sun. Most soil types. Drought tolerant once established.

Height: 200 - 250cm
Width: 60 - 80cm

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Clump forming herbaceous perennial, native to the Mediterranean. Very tall, upright stems are adorned with pale pink mallow-like flowers from July through until October.

An excellent choice for the back of a border, adding height, movement and colour. Creates a haze of flowers similar in habit to Verbena bonariensis. Stands well through the winter. Cut back in late winter/early spring. Freely self-seeds.

Full sun. Most soil types. Drought tolerant once established.

Height: 200 - 250cm
Width: 60 - 80cm