Scientific Name: Malva preissiana

Common Name: australian mallow

Family Classification (Clade): Eudicots

Family: Malvaceae

Form Description: Short-lived perennial shrub with hairy young growth and branches.

Height (m): 2 – 4

Flowers: White to lilac flowers to 6 cm in diameter, in clusters in leaf axils.

Fruit: Schizocarp – turns light brown and becomes papery at maturity. Contains numerous seeds which are dark brown and hard when mature.

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Habitat Notes

Generally more prevalent in areas subject to flooding or where the soil has been disturbed.

Site Tolerance

Exposed, Moist

Soil Tolerance

Clay, Fertile, Loam, Well-drained

Frost Tolerance

Moderate

General Notes

Fast-growing, requiring tip-pruning early to encourage a bushy growth.

Propagation Calendar

  • Flowering Month
    Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
  • Seed Collecting Month
    Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
  • Sowing Month
    Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
  • Cutting Month
    Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Propagation Method
Seed, Cuttings

Seed Information

Seed Collection

Collect by hand, allow to dry, sieve to clean.

Seed Treatment Method

Standard Scatter seed thinly on to damp potting mix. Hold seed in place by covering with more potting mix to approximately the depth of the seed size.

Seed Treatment Notes

Seed germinates well without treatment.

Cutting & Division Information

Cuttings from firm growth strike readily.