Althaea armeniaca

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Price:  £4.50 –+ Add to Basket Family:  Malvaceae Main Season:  Summer Flower Colour:  Pink Leaf Colour:  Green Foliage:  Deciduous Position:  Sun Soil Type:  Ordinary, medium loam Height:  1.8m to 2.4m (6' to 8') Peat Free?  Yes Hardiness Guide:  RHS H7 minimum at least -20C Pot Size:  9cm Availability:      Approx. 9 in stock View our Pot Size guide:

Lovely tall, branched stems bear masses of light pink flowers from summer into autumn. Airy and elegant but tougher and easier than A. cannabina. 2.4m, sun or light shade and ordinary soil.

Sometimes miss-sold as Althaea cannabina, this species is probably the better one for many gardens as it's easier to propagate and quicker to make a good clump. Tending to be longer lived as well.

Largely upright in growth but it can arch and flop if overfed or overshadowed too much so best in an open sunny spot where it's airy habit can be enjoyed. Very hardy.

From the Caucasus and surrounding area.

Syn. Althaea brousonettifolia.