Andean Mallows belong to small genera which consist of ony few species native from the Andes in South America. They are slightly woody perennials to woody, medium sized shrubs with numerous showy rose flowers. They are easily grown in pots in any rich, well drained soil in a sunny spot throughout the year. Keep drier in winter at a minimum of some 10°C. Carolina Bristlemallow is the only species in the monotypic genus Modiola and is probably native of South America. It is a short-lived, fully winterhardy perennial with trailing stems and tiny orange flowers. It will readily self-sow and might need some control. Sow seeds on top of any well drained substrate, cover slightly with soil and keep pots in full sun at some 20°C throughout the year and soil always slightly moist from beneath. A temperature drop at night down to some 10°C to 15°C will significantly enhance germination in several species. 20 seeds per package. |
Andeimalva chilensis (Andean Mallow)60cm Andean Mallow is a showy small evergreen woody shrub with numerous small rose flowers above heart shaped, serrated, greyish-green leaves. It is native of dryish rocky spots in shrub lands in Chile. For any rich, well drained soil in a sunny spot throughout the year. In winter keep drier at a minimum of some 10°C. Seeds from a wild collection in VII Region, Camino L. Maule at some 600m. VI-VII. |
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Modiola caroliniana (Carolina Bristlemallow)20 (30)cm, Carolina Bristlemallow is a short-lived, fully winterhardy perennial with trailing stems and tiny orange flowers above bristly haired mid green leaves. It will readily self-sow and might need some control. For any rich, well drained soil in a sunny to partially shaded spot. IV-VIII. |
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seed package9490 | € 0,99 |