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Mallow (Swamp Hibiscus) Seeds

Mallow seeds germinate into charming perennial wildflowers. They bloom into vibrant flowers, most often pink. Mallows are most suited for garden places with full sunlight to partial shade and grow best in fertile soil. Although they are adaptable to different conditions, they prefer well-drained soil. These are resilient plants, grown for their ornamental beauty and attractiveness to butterflies and hummingbirds as well as their medicinal uses.
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Survival Garden Seeds offers heirloom mallows, including US native Rose Mallow seeds and Marsh Mallow seeds. Our non-GMO seeds are chosen for their robust growth and ability to produce an abundance of beautiful, long-lasting blooms.

Growing Mallow Seeds in Your Garden

  • Showy tropical-looking flowers
  • Perennial wildflower
  • Adaptable to different soil types
  • Heirloom, non-GMO seeds

INTRODUCING MALLOW SEEDS


Mallow flower is adored for its lush, tropical foliage and lovely, cup-shaped flowers. These blooms resemble hibiscus flowers and attract beneficial pollinators, like bees and butterflies. Both rose mallow (Hibiscus moscheutos) and marsh mallow (Althaea officinalis) are edible and have medicinal uses. Various mallows have adapted to many parts of the world, proving their resilience to different climates. They are suitable for USDA hardiness zones 3 to 10.
Mallow flower is adored for its lush, tropical foliage and lovely, cup-shaped flowers. These blooms resemble hibiscus flowers and attract beneficial pollinators, like bees and butterflies. Both rose mallow (Hibiscus moscheutos) and marsh mallow (Althaea officinalis) are edible and have medicinal uses. Various mallows have adapted to many parts of the world, proving their resilience to different climates. They are suitable for USDA hardiness zones 3 to 10.

PLANTING MALLOW SEEDS

For successful growth of these pretty flowers, sow their seeds directly in the garden. It can be done in spring or autumn. Mallow seeds require light to germinate, so press them firmly into the soil without covering them. Ensure the planting area gets plenty of sunlight. Germination will start within 2 to 3 weeks at the appropriate temperature.

MAINTAINING MALLOW PLANTS

Once established, mallow plants don’t demand much upkeep. They are drought tolerant but prefer moist soil. Regular watering during longer droughts will help in continuous blooming. Remove the dry flowers to encourage more blossoms and to prevent too much self-seeding.

Start your flower gardening journey by growing mallows this season. They provide delightful beauty and biodiversity for your garden and supplies for your herbalist kit.

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